India and Sri Lanka discuss cooperation on critical minerals, focusing on graphite and beach sand
Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey met Sri Lanka's Industry Minister Sunil Handunnetti in New Delhi on 15 February 2025 to discuss cooperation in critical minerals and mining.
Summary
MoS for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey met Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti in New Delhi on 15 February 2025. Talks focused on Sri Lanka's graphite and beach sand mineral resources and opportunities for Indian companies, with the Geological Survey of India interested in mineral assessments in Sri Lanka on a government-to-government basis. Finalisation of an MoU on cooperation in geology and mineral resources between India's Ministry of Mines and Sri Lanka's Geological Survey & Mines Bureau was also discussed.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 February 2025, New Delhi
- Leaders
- Satish Chandra Dubey and Sunil Handunnetti
- Focus
- Sri Lanka's graphite and beach sand minerals
- Proposed MoU
- Ministry of Mines with Sri Lanka's Geological Survey & Mines Bureau
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At the India-Sri Lanka mining talks of 15 February 2025, which Sri Lankan mineral resources were the key focus?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Graphite and beach sand minerals
A key focus was Sri Lanka's graphite and beach sand mineral resources, with Indian companies encouraged to take part in their exploration.