Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, delivered a talk as a distinguished speaker at the MoES-sponsored workshop on “Critical Minerals: Nature, Recovery, & Uses” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, delivered a talk on “Multi Scientific Opportunities in Earth Science Related Field In India and Abroad“ as a distinguished speaker at the M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, delivered a talk at the National Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities in Mineral Sector,” organised by “The Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI)” in New Delhi.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO of GMRICS, attended the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) 2024 in Busan, Korea. He convened and chaired a session and delivered a keynote address under theme 12, session 21.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, received the Prof. N. N. Chatterjee Award from the Geological Society of India (GSoI), Bengaluru. This award is presented in memory of Dr Chatterjee, Professor of Geology at Presidency College, Kolkata, for the most significant contribution to the field of energy resources in India.

A field visit was arranged for M.Sc Tech students from MLS University, Udaipur, to the Ambaji deposit on December 10, 2024.

A field visit is arranged for the undergraduate geology students of M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, at the Ambaji deposit on 18.12.2024.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, was invited as the Guest of Honour at the inaugural function of the “International Conference on “Earth from Archean to Proterozoic,'” held from December 19 to December 21, 2024, at the Department of Geology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. The conference brought together eminent experts, researchers, and professionals from across the globe to discuss Earth’s geological evolution, focusing on the Archean and Proterozoic Eons. He delivered a keynote address during the Conference.

Dr. DK Sinha, CEO, GMRICS, was invited to grace the Inaugural Session of the Industry-Institute Interaction (III), 2025, as a Special Guest at the Indian Institute of Technology, Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad. This event marked a significant occasion for the institute during its centenary celebration, which began on December 9, 2024. The III-2025 was the first important event of the centenary celebration and will launch its journey to commemorate 100 years of dedicated service to the nation. The theme for this year’s III–25 was Smart Mining, Critical Minerals, and Green Energy (Industry-Academia Workshop under the Collaboration of TEXMiN Foundation), where he delivered a plenary talk related to challenges and opportunities in the critical mineral supply chain

As part of our ongoing research and exploration initiatives related to critical minerals, GMRICS conducted a petrological and geochemical study of the host rock to develop a petrogenetic model. In this context, a scientific training program aimed at building the capacity of our scientists, focusing on igneous and geochemical processes and relevant techniques, was organised in the Ambaji area (Gujarat) from February 28 to March 4, 2025. Professor Sen Sarma from Lucknow University visited Ambaji during this period, engaging in extensive discussions and interactions with GMRICS Geo Scientists and providing training to young geologists.