New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India's ambitions to become a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing hinge on a forward-looking approach to critical minerals, rooted in smart policy, AI-driven exploration, and sustainable practices, said Arun Misra, Chairman of the CII National Committee on Mining and CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

"The future of mining lies in technology, sustainability, and efficiency. Artificial Intelligence and startups are already transforming mineral exploration by lowering risks and improving success rates," Misra said at the Indian Mining Summit 2025, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Misra emphasized that India's mining journey is evolving from traditional sectors like coal and steel...