| Key Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed an MoU |
| Date | 19 September 2025 |
| Purpose | Joint exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, particularly copper. |
| Objective | Support India's self-reliance in critical mineral supply chains. |
| Collaboration Areas | Exploration, mining, beneficiation, and processing of mineral resources. |
| Strategic Focus | Critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and high-tech electronics. |
| Organizations | Oil India Limited (OIL): Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. |
| Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL): Miniratna PSU under Ministry of Mines. | |
| Mineral Focus | Copper and associated critical minerals. |
| National Initiative | Part of National Critical Mineral Mission to secure essential raw materials. |
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