**Executive Summary**
On November 28, 2025, the Union Minister of State Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Dubey, inaugurated a new XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Laboratory at the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) in Nagpur. During the visit, MoS Dubey encouraged JNARDDC to contribute to a robust, self-reliant, and sustainable mineral sector, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He also planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration:**
* Shri Satish Dubey inaugurated the new XRF Laboratory at JNARDDC Nagpur.
* **JNARDDC's Role:**
* JNARDDC is encouraged to contribute to a robust, self-reliant and sustainable mineral sector.
* JNARDDC's research and development initiatives were reviewed.
* The organisation was appreciated for advancing innovative technologies, strengthening recycling capabilities, and undertaking critical minerals research.
* **XRF Laboratory:**
* The new XRF Laboratory enhances JNARDDC's analytical and testing capabilities.
* It uses Panalytical Zetium XRF with Pro-Trace software and certified reference standards.
* It ensures high-quality, traceable analyses across a wide range of geological materials.
* The advanced system enables precise quantification of major, minor, and trace elements in solid and powdered samples.
* **XRF Laboratory Capabilities:**
* It is particularly valuable for critical mineral assessments.
* It enhances capability for analysing fluorine, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other strategic or high-value minerals.
* **Environmental Commitment:**
* Shri Dubey planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.
**Impact Analysis**
**JNARDDC:**
* **Impact:** Enhanced analytical and testing capabilities, and the organization's contribution to mineral and aluminium sectors has been commended.
* **Action Required:** Continue contributing to a robust, self-reliant, and sustainable mineral sector and scale new heights in innovation and excellence.
**Geological Survey of India (GSI), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), and other public and private agencies:**
* **Impact:** Access to advanced XRF analysis for various geological materials and enhanced capabilities for critical mineral assessments.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the laboratory for enhanced analysis of geological materials.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The ministry is the primary government body responsible for the policy and regulation of mines and minerals in India.
JNARDDC: Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development and Design Centre, Nagpur: The research center where the XRF lab was inaugurated and which is undertaking minerals-related research and development.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A national vision to make India a self-reliant nation.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: National initiative related to environmental sustainability, where saplings are planted.
Ministry of Mines
MoS Coal and Mines Shri Satish Dubey
inaugurates new XRF Lab at JNARDDC Nagpur
Calls upon JNARDDC to contribute to a robust, self-reliant
and sustainable mineral sector
प्रव तथ: 28 NOV 2025 3:17PM by PIB Mumbai
PIB Mumbai/Nagpur, 28 November 2025
The Union Minister of State Coal and Mines, Government of India, Shri Satish
Dubey, on Thursday inaugurated the newly established XRF Laboratory at the
Nagpur based Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development and Design
Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur.
Following the inauguration, MoS Shri Dubey toured various laboratories, interacted
with scientists, and showed keen interest in the Centre’s technological
advancements and industry-focused solutions.
He also reviewed JNARDDC’s ongoing programmes after a concise presentation on
the Centre’s research and development initiatives. He expressed appreciation for the
organisation’s efforts in advancing innovative technologies, strengthening recycling
capabilities, and undertaking critical minerals research. He encouraged the scientific
team to continue contributing to a robust, self-reliant and sustainable mineralsector, aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He commended JNARDDC’s
contributions to the nation’s mineral and aluminium ecosystem and urged the team
to scale new heights in innovation and excellence.
During the visit, Shri Dubey also planted a sapling under the national initiative “Ek
Ped Maa Ke Naam,” symbolising the Centre’s continued commitment to
environmental sustainability.
About the XRF Laboratory
The XRF Laboratory is a major addition that significantly enhances JNARDDC’s
analytical and testing capabilities. Equipped with Pro-Trace software and certified
reference standards, the newly installed Panalytical Zetium XRF ensures consistently
high-quality, fully traceable analyses across a wide spectrum of geological materials,
including rocks, soils, sediments, ores, minerals, and mineral sands. This advanced
wavelength-dispersive system enables precise quantification of major, minor, and
trace elements in both solid and powdered samples.
The laboratory will cater to key stakeholders such as the Geological Survey of India
(GSI), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), and several
other public and private agencies. It is particularly valuable for critical mineral
assessments, offering enhanced capability for analysing fluorine, cobalt, rare earth
elements, and other strategic or high-value minerals essential for India’s growing
mineral sector.
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