SCMS–UWA Industry Consultation Workshop
India–Australia Collaboration for Mining & Critical Minerals Value Chain Skilling
18 August 2026 | JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra , India
About SCMS
Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) is a Section 8 company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, promoted by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) and supported by the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Coal, Government of India, as the line ministries. SCMS was established through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to develop and support a skilled workforce for the mining sector.
SCMS is also recognised as an Awarding Body (AB) by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) under the aegis of MSDE.
🎓 SCMS: School-to-Leadership Approach
SCMS has adopted a School-to-Leadership approach to create a structured talent pipeline for the mining sector. As part of this initiative, SCMS has developed the “Fundamentals of Mining” micro-credential for school students, aimed at creating awareness about the importance and opportunities within the mining industry at an early stage, particularly among students from project-affected areas.
🌏 SCMS–UWA Collaboration
SCMS and The University of Western Australia (UWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 for the joint development and dual certification of mining qualifications. The MoU was formally exchanged during the 3rd Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting held on 8 December 2025 in New Delhi.
Under the MoU, SCMS and UWA have jointly developed the Global Leadership Program for senior mining professionals, which is scheduled to be launched during the workshop.
The two institutions are also collaborating on qualifications and learning initiatives in strategic and emerging areas including:
- - Critical Minerals
- - Mineral Extraction from Tailings
- - Advanced Mineral Exploration
- - Emerging Mining Technologies
- - Sustainable Mining Practices
About the Workshop
Against the backdrop of India's rapidly evolving mining sector, driven by the growing focus on critical minerals, rare earth value chains, advanced mining technologies, sustainable mining practices and global partnerships, SCMS and UWA are organising an Industry Consultation Workshop on:
“India–Australia Collaboration for Mining & Critical Minerals Value Chain Skilling”
The workshop will bring together representatives from MSDE, State Governments, regulatory bodies, mining organisations from India and Australia, academia, skilling organisations and other key stakeholders.
🎯 Consultation Focus Areas
🤝 Critical Mineral Value-Chain Skilling
🇮🇳 National Critical Mineral Mission
🌍 Rare Earth Corridor Development
🎓 Mining Education & Workforce Development
🚀 Advanced & Future-Ready Skills
🤝 India–Australia Collaboration
🔗 Industry–Academia Collaboration
Key Highlights
🌏 India–Australia Collaboration
Strengthening international cooperation in mining education and skills.
💎 Critical Minerals & Rare Earths
Building capabilities for emerging opportunities across the critical mineral value chain.
🚀 Future-Ready Skills
Developing skilled human capital aligned with the evolving needs of the mining sector.
🤝 Industry–Academia Partnership
Connecting industry, academia, government and skilling organisations.
🏆 Global Leadership Program
Launch of the SCMS–UWA Global Leadership Program for senior mining professionals.
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