A National Mining Conference on Strategic Transformation and Sustainable Mining
Team News Riveting
Ranchi, December 15
NTPC Mining Limited (NML) is organising STRATUM 2025, a two-day national mining conference that started at Ranchi on Monday.
The conference focuses on Strategic Transformation, Resource Acquisition and Technology Upgradation in Mining, and provides a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation and collaborative dialogue in the mining sector.
The inaugural session was virtually addressed by Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC Ltd. In address, he emphasised the need to enhance coal production to meet NTPC’s target of 100 million tonnes, along with cost reduction through improved operational efficiency. He highlighted the importance of diversification in mining, including exploration of resources such as critical minerals, and emphasised strengthening mining efficiency and coal dispatch systems. He also touched upon initiatives related to coal gasification and carbon sequestration as part of NTPC’s broader energy strategy.
Key-note addresses were delivered by Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), NTPC Ltd and Chairman, NTPC Mining Limited; Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC; Anil Kumar Jadli, Director (HR), NTPC; Prabhakar Chowki, Ex-Director (Mines), NLCIL and Advisory Committee Member, NTPC; D N Prasad, Former Adviser, Ministry of Coal, Government of India and Advisory Committee Member, NTPC; Ajay Kumar, Director (T/P&D), CMPDIL; Sanjay Kumar Jha, Director (T/P&P), MCL.
In his address, Shivam Srivastava, Director (Fuel), NTPC Ltd and Chairman, NML highlighted digitisation and automation as key pillars of mining in a low-carbon future. He also referred to progressive policies, women empowerment and gender inclusivity initiatives in NML, and pilot projects being undertaken to improve performance and achieve operational targets.
Earlier, Naveen Jain, RED (Mining) & CEO, NTPC Mining Limited, delivered the welcome address, outlining NML’s strategic roadmap and operational progress.
As part of the inaugural programme, the Souvenir of STRATUM 2025 and the Coffee Table Book of NTPC Mining Limited were released. The session also featured the screening of an NTPC Mining Limited documentary film, showcasing NML’s mining operations, technological initiatives and its role in India’s energy ecosystem.
The ongoing conference includes technical sessions on Strategic Resources for a Self-Reliant Future, Clean Energy from the Depths, Smart Mining through Digital Transformation & Automation, and Advancing Towards Sustainability in Mining. Experts from academic institutions, research organisations, industry and government bodies are presenting papers and participating in discussions on critical minerals, coal gasification, digital mining, automation, ESG practices and mine reclamation.
Senior officials from NTPC Mining Limited, including the Heads of Projects of NML’s coal mining projects, also participated in the conference and deliberations.
STRATUM 2025 continues to highlight NTPC Mining’s role in advancing sustainable, innovative and future ready mining practices for the nation.
