NMDC Ltd signs MoU with Colorado School of Mines

New Delhi: State-run NMDC Limited has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colorado School of Mines located at 1500 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado, 80401 USA, on 24th December 2025 to establish a framework for research collaboration in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, AI/ML in mining and related areas.

The purpose to enter into the agreement is to establish a framework for research collaboration between NMDC and Colorado School of Mines, USA including joint research, technology development, training, capacity building, exchange of knowledge, seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, AI/ML in mining, and related areas.
 

The agreement primarily outlines the collaborative research areas, implementation mechanism, Intellectual property sharing, duration, arbitration, termination and confidentiality provisions.

The exchange filing stated further that MoU may be terminated by either party with three months’ written notice. Amendments can be made only through written mutual consent.