Representatives of various countries have been impressed by the display of Indian mineral wealth at Mining Indaba-2015 at Cape Town in South Africa. Representatives of a number of countries have evinced keen interest to invest in India in mining sector. Union Minister of Mining and Steel Narendra Singh Tomar is leading the Indian delegation to the Indaba comprising Madhya Pradesh Mineral Resources Development Minister Rajendra Shukla, Mining Ministers of other States and senior officers. Meanwhile, Union Minister Tomar and State’s Minister Shukla held discussions with delegations of various countries separately regarding investment in mining sector.
Tomar held discussions with delegation of South Africa regarding investment in mining sector. Tomar said that 150 Indian companies are engaged in mining work in South Africa. He informed about MoU signed between both the countries in 1997. South African delegation assured about all possible assistance in mining sector. Madhya Pradesh’s Mineral Resources Development Minister Rajendra Shukla informed that several prestigious companies are engaged in cement production in the State. Good quality limestone is found abundantly in the State.
Union Minister Tomar held bilateral discussions with delegation of Congo. Consensus arrived between the two counties on joint partnership in mining of copper and cobalt. Rio Tinto’s CEO Allan Davis also met the Union Minister. During the discussion, information was given regarding advanced mining techniques. Tomar informed about ‘Strong possibilities in mining business sector in India’. He said that investment in mining sector of the country will increase in coming years. He informed that best mining experts are available in the country.
Madhya Pradesh Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla said that minerals-based industries are being encouraged in Madhya Pradesh. He said that a conducive atmosphere has been created so that investors face no difficulty at any level in establishing industries.