The Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (IIME), Hyderabad Chapter organised a day-long workshop on “Emerging trends in Processing and Utilisation of Iron ores” in Hyderabad. Chief Guest of the inaugural session Chairman and Managing Director of NMDC limited Narendra Kothari, emphasised on the need for technology development and research in beneficiation and upgradation of low grade iron ores.
Narendra Kumar Nanda, President, IIME Hyderabad Chapter & Director (Technical), NMDC limited presided over the function and emphasised on better utilisation of iron ore by exploring technologies like dry beneficiation. Guests of Honour Prof. T C Rao, Former Director RRl, Bhopal, Dr. Y J Bhaskar Rao, Director, NGRI and P S Parihar, Director, AMD addressed the august gathering.
S K Sharma Vice President, IIME Hyderabad Chapter & Head, R&D Centre, NMDC limited welcomed the guests and informed about Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, Hydarabad Chapter and its activities. G V Rao, Secretary, IIME Hyderabad Chapter gave vote of thanks. The workshop was attended by practicing engineers, scientists, managers, academicians, graduate and post graduate students, research scholars, officials from statutory bodies, Equipment suppliers, PSUs and Private industries working in the field of Mineral Engineering, etc.