25 May 2024 12:03 am Views - 166
An initial discussion has been conducted between officials from the Indian Government and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau of Sri Lanka to see the possibilities of developing the graphite industry in the country, an informed source said.
During the discussion, it has mainly been discussed to collaborate on developing exploration and mining technologies such as the use of advanced airborne geophysical exploration techniques for exploring vein-type graphite deposits in Sri Lanka.
And also, we expected to get modern equipment for deep mining in the country. Further, both parties considered about maximum value addition of graphite to use in modern industries and the possibility of starting graphite-based industries such as EV batteries, lubricants etc. GSMB wishes to develop the graphite industry to get maximum benefits to the country using these hidden mineral resources and looking for possible collaborations and joint ventures to develop the industry. As this is an initial discussion, GSMB expects to continue the dialogue and make it real.