Jamshedpur: CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) organized a corporate training program on Mineral Characterization, Beneficiation, and Agglomeration (MCBA 2024) for Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) officials from December 3-5, 2024. The event, held at CSIR-NML’s lecture hall, commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony attended by dignitaries, including Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Director of CSIR-NML, and Dr. Devabrata Mishra, Head of the Mineral Processing Division.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Chowdhury welcomed the SAIL executives and emphasized the importance of utilizing low-grade and fine ores for sustainable development. He highlighted the lab-to-pilot scale advancements in mineral processing. Dr. Mishra introduced the legacy of the Mineral Processing Division and encouraged participants to make full use of the R&D facilities at CSIR-NML.
The training focused on the critical aspects of mineral beneficiation, including size reduction, gravity separation, magnetic separation, and froth flotation. The program also covered the agglomeration of fine-grained concentrates, including briquetting, sintering, and pelletization.
Dr. S. Sivaprasad, Chief Scientist and Head of the Human Resource Group, discussed the history of the division’s work in mineral characterization and beneficiation. He emphasized the role of training programs in enhancing the skillsets of corporate sector executives.
Dr. Sital Kumar Pal, Head of the RPBD Division, highlighted the potential for CSIR-NML to assist in solving industrial challenges and building long-term collaborations with industry partners.
The four-day program included lectures, lab visits, and hands-on training on state-of-the-art equipment, aiming to enhance participants’ technical knowledge and foster collaboration between R&D, industry, and academia.
Through initiatives like this, CSIR-NML continues to contribute to the development of the mineral industry, supporting the beneficiation and agglomeration of low-grade ores and minerals to meet quality raw material needs.
