INC-WMC Successfully Concludes International Conference On ‘Sustainable And Responsible Mining through Best Mine Closure Practices’
These initiatives underscore India’s growing emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and transparency in the mining sector
The Indian National Committee of the World Mining Congress (INC-WMC) successfully concluded its International Conference on “Sustainable and Responsible Mining through Best Mine Closure Practices” today in Hyderabad. The event brought together a diverse array of policymakers, industry leaders, environmental experts, academia, and stakeholders from India and abroad to deliberate on sustainable mine closure strategies and share global best practices.
The conference was graced by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal & Mines and Patron, INC-WMC, who inspired participants with his forward-looking vision for a greener, safer, and more sustainable mining future. In his address, he reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship.
Senior officials including V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines & Co-Chairperson, INC-WMC, and P.M. Prasad, Chairman, Coal India Ltd. & Member Secretary, INC-WMC, played key roles in providing direction and expert insight. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal & Chairperson, Executive Committee, INC-WMC, delivered the thematic introduction and remained actively engaged throughout the sessions, helping set a constructive tone for the event.
The conference facilitated vibrant knowledge exchange, with national and international experts presenting innovations and case studies in sustainable mining and mine closure practices. These discussions are expected to inform policy and operational strategies across India’s mining ecosystem.
Key highlights of the conference included the launch of several major initiatives:
- Mission Green Booklet
- Vision Documents on Copper and Aluminium
- RECLAIM Framework for sustainable mine closure
- Exploration Module of the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS)
- 24th Neyveli Book Fair
These initiatives underscore India’s growing emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and transparency in the mining sector.
The conference saw enthusiastic participation from top Indian mining and industrial entities, including Coal India, NLC India, SCCL, MCL, NCL, SECL, Hindalco, NMDC, NTPC Mining, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Adani, GMDC, APMDC, Jindal Power, JSW Group, BCCL, CMPDI, NALCO, CCL, WCL, ECL, DVC, Hindustan Copper, and many more — signaling a collective commitment to responsible and future-ready mining.
INC-WMC extended heartfelt thanks to all speakers, delegates, industry partners, academic contributors, media representatives, and the organising team for their dedication in making the event a grand success.
The conference reaffirmed INC-WMC’s mission to foster dialogue, promote policy innovation, and catalyse collaborative action, steering India’s mining industry toward a greener, safer, and more inclusive future.
