Udit Vani, Jamshedpur: The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) in Jamshedpur commenced a four-day corporate training programme on Mineral Characterization, Beneficiation, and Agglomeration (MCBA 2025) for officials from Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL). The programme began with an inauguration ceremony featuring a lamp-lighting ritual performed by dignitaries including Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Director of CSIR-NML, Dr. Devabrata Mishra, Head of the Mineral Processing Division, and Dr. S. Sivaprasad, Chief Scientist and Head of the Human Resource Group.
Inaugural Session and Welcome Remarks
Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury welcomed the SAIL executives and shared insights about NML’s history, its legacy, and its close proximity to India’s steel and mineral-rich industries. He highlighted the crucial role of mineral processing, especially in light of the projected rise in domestic steel production from 140 million tons to 300 million tons by 2030. He also introduced the state-of-the-art facilities available at NML’s Mineral Processing Division, emphasizing their potential benefits to industry professionals.
Dr. Devabrata Mishra explained the objectives of the MCBA 2025 training, focusing on the division’s specialized expertise and facilities in mineral processing. He expressed that this training would not only broaden the participants’ knowledge base but also provide valuable insights into industry-related challenges, which would aid NML scientists in solving real-world problems.
Objective of the MCBA 2025 Training Programme
The training programme aims to:
- Enhance participants’ technical knowledge in mineral characterization, beneficiation, and agglomeration.
- Provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment.
- Foster collaboration and interaction between research laboratories, industry executives, and academic institutions.
Importance of Beneficiation and Agglomeration in Metallurgical Industries
Dr. S. Sivaprasad underscored the significance of beneficiation, particularly for low-grade ores and minerals, which are vital for meeting the growing demand for high-quality raw materials. Beneficiation processes include ore comminution, mineral liberation, and separation through techniques such as gravity separation, magnetic separation, froth flotation, and dewatering. In cases where fine-grained concentrates are produced, agglomeration methods like briquetting, sintering, and pelletization come into play.
CSIR-NML’s Expertise in Mineral Processing and Training Initiatives
CSIR-NML has been a pioneer in the beneficiation of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic minerals, as well as coal, from both domestic and international sources. The laboratory has extensive experience in agglomeration processes and regularly conducts training programs aimed at skill development for industry professionals, researchers, and academic personnel. The MCBA 2025 programme is one such initiative, providing a comprehensive mix of lectures, laboratory visits, and hands-on training with advanced equipment, ensuring that SAIL officials gain a deeper understanding of mineral processing techniques.
This training programme reflects CSIR-NML’s ongoing commitment to advancing the technical capabilities of the mineral processing industry and fostering mutually beneficial relationships between research institutions and industry leaders.
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