Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heavy Water Board (HWB) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to collaborate on the recovery of Nickel and Cobalt from plant reverts. This initiative aims to promote resource recovery, bolster domestic supply chains, and support the circular economy for critical metals vital for advanced battery technologies and electric vehicles.
Strategic Collaboration for Critical Metals Recovery
In a significant step towards promoting resource recovery and sustainable manufacturing, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), the Heavy Water Board (HWB), and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration, dated October 27, 2026, focuses on the production and recovery of vital metals like Nickel and Cobalt from plant reverts.
Objectives and Benefits
The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation, leveraging the collective expertise and resources of the three organizations to develop efficient processes for recovering valuable metals. This initiative is designed to maximize resource utilization, reduce reliance on primary mineral sources, and foster environmentally responsible metal production. The recovery of Nickel and Cobalt, critical for advanced battery technologies, electric vehicles, and other strategic industrial applications, is expected to strengthen domestic supply chains and improve resource efficiency.
Dr. S V S Narayana Murty, Chairman & Managing Director of MIDHANI, highlighted the importance of this milestone in recovering critical metals from secondary resources. The collaboration aims to create viable, sustainable, and commercially competitive solutions for metal recovery, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable supply of critical metals for India’s growing industrial and clean-energy sectors.
Source: BSE
