Prof Robin Batterham, AO
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of Melbourne
"For both India and Australia, critical minerals are at the centre of the energy transition. Our two countries have unique opportunities for collaboration, in mining and supply and in manufacturing. These opportunities require a renewed focus on training, on research and on innovation in order to match global competition. The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub is an important contribution"
Prof. Ajay Kumar, IAS, FNAE
Former Defence Secretary of India and Distinguished Visiting Professor, IIT Kanpur
"India-Australia collaboration in critical minerals is an important part of our strategic partnership. By harnessing shared expertise and resources, we can secure resilient supply chains, support green energy transitions, and unlock transformative opportunities for mutual prosperity."
Sri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS
Special Chief Secretary for IT and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana
"On behalf of the Government of Telangana, I warmly welcome delegates from Australia and India to the two-day Critical Minerals Symposium at IITH. Hyderabad is emerging as a key hub for renewable energy innovation, and the efforts of the AICMRH in fostering collaboration and advancing critical minerals research are truly commendable. I look forward to considering any recommendations where the state government can assist in advancing critical minerals research."
Tim Thomas, CEO
Centre for Australia-India Relations
"The Centre for Australia-India Relations welcomes greater research collaboration and commercialisation between leading Australian and Indian education institutions, particularly in sectors of vital significance to our economic relationship. I commend the efforts of the AICMRH Team for the proposed two-day Critical Minerals Symposium at IITH"
Prof. Yiannis Ventikos
Dean of Engineering at Monash University
"I congratulate the organizers on a remarkable two-day symposium and workshop. The deliberations will undoubtedly strengthen ties between our nations, with the AICMRH strategic partnership driving innovation and knowledge exchange for global impact. This achievement represents a pivotal step in advancing collaborative research across India and Australia in critical areas, fostering shared progress and excellence "
H. E. Mr Philip Green OAM
Australian High Commission in New Delhi, India
"Australia and India are close friends and strategic partners with shared ambitions in critical minerals and renewable energy supply chains. In November, our Prime Ministers underscored the importance of this work and the advances we continue to make to grow commercial links and accelerate opportunities in research and innovation. If we get this right—India and Australia can be global leaders in driving innovation, creating jobs, and securing a cleaner, more prosperous future for both our nations. I commend the work of Dr Yellishetty and his team in continuing to drive this important agenda"
Prof. Chennupati Jagadish AC
President of the Australian Academy of Science
"Critical Minerals have an important role to play in terms of transitioning to zero carbon economy and industry and to meet climate change targets. I am delighted to learn that Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH) has been actively strengthening linkages between researchers from Australia and India and hosting a symposium to share the knowledge and plan for the future joint research. Training of next generation of scientists and engineers is essential in this critical technology field. Both Australia and India will immensely benefit by working together to meet national needs of both the countries. I congratulate symposium organisers and wish them well for a successful event"
Amb. Rajasekhar Chinthapally, IFS
Ambassador
"Focus of development is shifting to the knowledge economy. Geopolitical considerations are dominating. In this context, critical minerals acquire increasing importance - in gaining knowledge, processing, and transmitting it for value addition and multiplication. Access to critical minerals is now a key determinant in imparting competitive advantage. Hearty congratulations to the Organisers for the topical Symposium to deliberate the related issues"
H. E. Sh Gopal Baglay
High Commissioner of India to Australia
"Cooperation in the sphere of critical minerals is an important dimension of the expanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia. Our two counties are natural partners in this domain. Australia’s vast natural resources and India's scale and enormous demand for critical minerals for meeting our green and clean energy goals present mutually complementary and beneficial opportunities for technological advancement, application at industrial scale, entrepreneurship and businesses on both sides. Building sustainable and resilient supply chains is an integral part of the efforts undertaken in this context, both bilaterally as well as through fora such as the Quad. Australia- India Critical Minerals Research Hub has a promising role in strengthening interlinkages between our industry and researchers. I am confident that the deliberations at the Symposium and Workshop being organized at IIT Hyderabad will further advance collaboration in critical minerals and contribute to the efforts to promote our shared objectives"
Prof Sharon Pickering
Vice-Chancellor and President, Monash University
"Through the Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH), Monash researchers and our partners are addressing global challenges in critical minerals research and driving innovations for sustainable mining practices. Partnering with world class institutions is crucial to maximising Monash’s positive impact throughout the Indo-Pacific"
Prof Craig Jeffrey
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Senior Vice-President of Monash University.
"Critical minerals is a key area of focus for our engagement in India and the AICMRH serves as a platform for collaboration between our countries. One that will generate significant impact in the region"
Prof T G Sitharam
Chairman, AICTE
"The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub's symposium exemplifies global collaboration for sustainable development. Critical minerals are the backbone of future technologies, and this initiative fosters innovation and research. AICTE is proud to support such efforts that enhance academic and industrial ties, propelling India towards self-reliance in critical resources"
Mr Peter Varghese AO
Chancellor, University of Queensland and Fomer Australian High Commissioner to India
"The Australia India Critical Minerals Research Hub is a wonderful example of the way in which the partnership between our two countries is growing. Dedicated to research collaboration, the Hub plays an important role in positioning Australia and India to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that critical minerals will play in our future. It is reflective of the growing research partnership between our universities and the contribution the university sector can make to addressing large national challenges. As the author of the India Economic Strategy to 2035, I am particularly pleased to see such collaboration in an area important to both countries’ economic future. I wish the workshop and the Hub every success"
