New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- GAIL and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the exploration and development of critical mineral resources in India and abroad, a move aimed at strengthening the country's self-reliance in vital minerals and bolstering the clean energy and technology sectors.

The MoU was signed by Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director (Business Development and Exploration & Production), GAIL, and Binod Kumar Gupta, Executive Director (Mining)- Resource Planning, HCL.

The signing took place in the presence of R.K. Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL, and Sanjeev K. Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, HCL, along with senior officials from both organisations.

The ...