SYDNEY, OCTOBER 30/INDIAN ABROAD NEWSDESK
India’s Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, held a bilateral meeting with New South Wales Minister for Finance, Natural Resources, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, Courtney Houssos, on the sidelines of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2026.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between India and New South Wales in critical minerals, advancing mining technologies and exploring opportunities for manufacturing partnerships.
Both sides discussed the potential to combine India’s expanding industrial and manufacturing capabilities with NSW’s expertise in the resources sector. The discussions also covered opportunities to develop resilient and diversified supply chains, encourage innovation and promote sustainable growth.
The engagement provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest in the mining and resources industries, particularly as both Australia and India seek to strengthen their critical minerals capabilities and develop partnerships across the resources value chain.
The meeting highlighted the scope for deeper cooperation between India and New South Wales, contributing to the broader Australia-India strategic partnership in critical minerals, mining and manufacturing.
