India's state-owned mining company NMDC has entered into a research partnership with the Colorado School of Mines in the United States to advance mining technology.

Focus of Collaboration
    The agreement aims to modernize traditional extraction methods through joint research in mineral processing, metallurgy, and the integration of AI/ML into mining operations.

Nature of the Partnership
    This is a strictly academic and technical collaboration. The framework includes clear protocols for intellectual property sharing but involves no equity exchange, board seats, or related-party transactions.