International Cooperation in the Mining Sector
MOU with Uzbekistan
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the fields of geology and mineral resources was signed between the Ministry of Mines and the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Geology and Mineral Resources in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the President of Uzbekistan on 26th April, 2006 in Uzbekistan. The MoU envisages to enhance bilateral co-operation between the two countries in the field of geology and mining.
MOU with China
Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Land & Resources of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the mining sector on 15th September, 2005. This MoU is expected to set-up a framework to promote cooperation on the basis of applied research in the field of metallic and non-metallic minerals, formulation of mining regulations and policies, technical assistance and training programmes and also undertaking joint ventures in other countries.
To enhance cooperation between the two countries, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS) discussed and finalised various proposals for co-operation, which will be taken up after signing an MoU between the two organizations.
India-Australia joint working group on energy and minerals
The India-Australia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Energy and Minerals was established in the year 2000 for enhancing bilateral co-operation in the energy and mineral sectors. GSI, IBM and MECL have shown interest in entering into collaboration with their Australian counterpart agencies for state-of-the-art technology in exploration and exploitation of minerals.
Both sides are keen to establish a task force under the Mineral Council of Australia (MCA) and FIMI to assess and deliver advice on regulatory issues and to conduct exchange programmes to discuss environment and forest issues such as mine site rehabilitation and abandoned mines.Both FIMI and MCA have undertaken a joint scoping study on trade and investment barriers in India- Australia mining sector with a view to promote India-Australia mineral trade and investment.
An MoU was signed between Ministry of Environment and Forest, Ministry of Mines , Federation of Indian Mineral Industries with Western Australia on 25th May, 2005 on Cooperative Staff Development related to Environmental Governance and Mine Rehabilitation.