Overview
- SCCL and the Government of India’s NFTDC executed the agreement in Hyderabad, with CMD N. Balaram and Director K. Balasubramanian signing.
- The pilot facility at Kothagudem will analyze mine overburden, fly ash from SCCL thermal plants, plus other waste streams to attempt experimental production of rare earth elements.
- NFTDC’s preliminary work has identified traces of rare earths in overburden and fly ash within Singareni operational areas.
- Construction of the pilot is slated to begin soon as SCCL pursues diversification into critical minerals under Telangana government direction.
- Results on concentration levels, processing performance, and economics will determine whether SCCL advances to larger commercial plants.