Critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, lithium,
nickel and rare earths, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy
technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Critical minerals are particularly in demand for the production of
batteries for electric cars.
Speaking at Bank
of America Securities Global Metals Mining and Steel Conference 2024
in Miami recently, Hebbar said the mining and metals sector will play a crucial
role in helping the world meet the net-zero goals.
“We take our role as champions of India’s natural resources
very seriously and we are well positioned to capitalize on this economic
growth,” Hebbar, who is also Vedanta Director, was quoted as saying in a
statement on Saturday.
The
mining and metals sector holds the key to unlock the future. The transition to net-zero goals globally will be
mineral intensive and meeting this demand will be not easy, she said.
Hindustan Zinc had earlier announced its plans to make
foray into strategic mineral exploration with the formation of subsidiary Hindmetal Exploration Services Pvt
Ltd.