Platinum Sponsors

LOHUM is India’s largest producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals and one of the largest in the world outside of China. Lohum’s business activities span (i) manufacturing, (ii) processing and, (iii) recycling. Our company processes more than 50,000 metric tonnes annually, producing materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, as well as Copper, Platinum Group Metals, Rare Earths, and value-added products like Catalysts, Alloys, Magnets, and Cathode Active Materials. With growing capacity, Lohum is committed to building a reliable, resilient and de-risked critical minerals and advanced materials supply chain.
With a workforce of ~1,100 employees, including nearly 10% in R&D, Lohum runs advanced materials science and refining programmes supported by over 60,000 sq ft of laboratory space and 100 researchers. The company serves 200+ customers globally, partners with leading industrial players, and has delivered consistent profitability.
Lohum recovers over 95% of materials at 99.5%+ purity, contributing to a resilient and de-risked critical minerals supply chain aligned with India’s National Critical Minerals Mission.

TACC Limited, a green energy venture of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, pioneers sustainable solutions through advanced carbon and graphite technologies. Leveraging its in-house expertise, TACC is establishing India’s first commercial scale anode and graphene production facility, driving innovation and accelerating India’s transition from breakthrough research to scalable clean energy manufacturing.

Gold Sponsors

Aquatech is a recognized global leader in end-to-end process solutions to produce technical and battery grades of lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium salts. Leveraging its experience and know-how, Aquatech offers holistic solutions to produce critical mineral-based chemicals and salts for EV batteries and from battery recycling, providing applied development and testing with demonstration-scale process units to engineering and design, project management and execution, through post-installation operations and maintenance. Aquatech has delivered over 2,000 facilities across 60 countries and helps the world’s most recognized companies reduce their water, carbon, and environmental footprint, helping them achieve and sustain their sustainability goals. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

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Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt. Ltd. (EAMPL), established in 2018 is dedicated to developing sustainable and high-performance anode & cathode active materials for EV and ESS batteries for strengthening the domestic & global battery material supply chain. The company has successfully commissioned India’s 1st graphite anode material commercial qualification plant in Bellary, Karnataka. It plans to produce 30,000 tons by 2028 which will scale up to 100,000 tons by 2031. Epsilon’s US$650 million investment in a 60,000 tons graphite anode facility in North Carolina by 2031 will drive battery material localization and enhance supply-chain resilience in the U.S.

EAMPL has made strides in lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) based Cathode Active Material with its cathode technology center in Germany which shows its commitment to technological advancement in the battery industry. It plans to build India’s 1st Cathode Active Material manufacturing facility with 30,000 tons by 2028 to scale up-to 100,000 tons by 2031. These initiatives align with Epsilons’ mission to support the global battery material supply chain and contribute to sustainable EV development.

Silver Sponsors

Passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. We embrace your visions as our own and partner with you to develop ideas that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. Our global network of 10,000 professionals work on the world’s toughest challenges, with experience spanning over 150 countries around the world in the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our people are passionate about our corporate purpose and values. We believe in long-term relationships with our partners and are committed to our clients’ lasting success. We are “entrepreneurs with a technical soul

Founded in 2010, RecycleKaro is a leading Indian recycler registered with the MPCB and CPCB, dedicated to advancing the circular economy through innovation and zero-discharge technologies. With over 13 years of expertise, the company operates an 18-acre integrated facility with a processing capacity of 34,500 MT, supported by a workforce of over 300 professionals.
RecycleKaro specializes in urban mining, extracting critical minerals from e-waste and lithium-ion batteries with recovery efficiencies exceeding 95% and purity levels up to 99.5%. Their diverse portfolio includes e-waste and vehicle recycling, battery material recovery, and comprehensive EPR services. By producing battery-grade materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, they directly bolster India’s domestic sustainable manufacturing ecosystem.
Committed to transparency and international standards, RecycleKaro holds R4, R2, and multiple ISO certifications. The company continues to expand its impact through specialized platforms like Cleangreen Metals (e-commerce), Reloop (D2C/B2B recycling), and Evergreen Vaahan (vehicle recycling). As a key player in India’s green transition, RecycleKaro is uniquely positioned to lead the next decade of responsible resource recovery and resource security.

Building on over 30 years of experience in manufacturing lithium salts and bromine derivatives, Neogen has recently expanded into lithium-ion battery materials. Neogen Ionics Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Neogen Chemicals Ltd, has acquired 65 acres of land at Dahej
to enable large-scale production of advanced battery materials for the Indian and global market.
Since 2021, our team has been developing key lithium-ion battery raw materials. Some of these are in the R&D and qualification stage, while others have already progressed to pilot and commercial production.
Our current LIB-related products include:
• Electrolytes for Lithium ion batteries
We offer customized electrolyte formulations based on your cell chemistries (NMC / LFP
/ LMNO) and targeted application areas
• Lithium salts (LiPF₆, LiFSI, LiF, Battery grade LiCl, High-purity Li₂CO3)
• Cathode materials (LFP & LMFP)
• Additives for electrolyte solutions (LiBOB, LiPO₂F₂, etc.)

Bronze Sponsor

JordProxa specialises in the recovery of pure solids from liquid solutions using advanced thermal processes such as evaporation, crystallization and drying.

The company combines the global footprint, proven project delivery skills and operational experience of JORD and PROXA, with the robust and innovative process technologies of Process Plant Technologies. With more than 250 references spanning 40 years of experience, our team has proven its ability to design, deliver and support reliable, cost effective plants. We are future focused to continually improve our ability to provide financial, environmental and production value to our customers.

Founding Partners

Ather Energy provides the downstream demand signal as a leading electric two-wheeler OEM with a nationwide charging network, catalysing investment across cells, packs and materials.

LOHUM is India’s largest producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals and one of the largest in the world outside of China. Lohum’s business activities span (i) manufacturing, (ii) processing and, (iii) recycling. Our company processes more than 50,000 metric tonnes annually, producing materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, as well as Copper, Platinum Group Metals, Rare Earths, and value-added products like Catalysts, Alloys, Magnets, and Cathode Active Materials. With growing capacity, Lohum is committed to building a reliable, resilient and de-risked critical minerals and advanced materials supply chain.
With a workforce of ~1,100 employees, including nearly 10% in R&D, Lohum runs advanced materials science and refining programmes supported by over 60,000 sq ft of laboratory space and 100 researchers. The company serves 200+ customers globally, partners with leading industrial players, and has delivered consistent profitability.
Lohum recovers over 95% of materials at 99.5%+ purity, contributing to a resilient and de-risked critical minerals supply chain aligned with India’s National Critical Minerals Mission.

Molsynth converts feedstock into midstream materials—cathode and anode active materials and electrolyte salts—supplying India’s emerging cell ecosystem.

TACC localises a critical bottleneck with planned large-scale graphite anode capacity to reduce import dependence.

Media Partners

AL Circle is an integrated virtual ecosystem bringing the entire global aluminium value chain under one roof through news, business, and event platforms. Being driven by the mission to be a one-stop information and knowledge provider on the aluminium industry, AL Circle publishes latest news, interviews, blogs, event details and price updates daily. Committed to connecting the industry players, small and big, across the globe, we share business information and leads on AlCircleBiz, a B2B service platform, the world’s first global online marketplace for aluminium.

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The Critical Minerals Association (India) is a dedicated organization fostering India’s self-reliance and leadership in the global critical minerals industry. We represent a robust alliance of industry leaders, government bodies, and academic partners, all working together to secure India’s critical mineral resources. In a world increasingly driven by sustainable technology and high-tech innovation, our mission is to ensure that India has the strategic resources to fuel growth, stability, and technological leadership across sectors like EVs, aerospace, defense, renewable energy, and more.

India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is a leading industry alliance focused on the development of advanced energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility technologies in India.

IESA’s vision is to make India a global hub for R&D, manufacturing, and adoption of advanced energy storage, e-mobility, and green hydrogen technologies.

The alliance has been at the forefront of seminal efforts to shape an enabling policy framework for the adoption of energy storage, electric mobility, green hydrogen, and emerging clean technologies in India.

With close to a decade of experience, IESA provides its member network a holistic eco-system to network and grow its business in India and the world by providing in-depth market analysis, facilitating dialogue between industry and government stakeholders, and providing the latest skill-development training. Over the years, IESA has launched several initiatives and councils that support its member companies in staying ahead of the curve.

Today IESA is a proud network of 200+ member companies, encompassing industry verticals from energy storage, EV manufacturing, EV charging infrastructure, green hydrogen, microgrids, power electronics, renewable energy, research institutes and universities, and cleantech startups.

ILiA is the global industry association for the lithium industry and represents the entire lithium value chain.

The Association was established in 2021 as an international not-for-profit industry association run by and for its members. Our vision is to be the voice of the lithium industry, to promote ESG and sustainability and to be a global authority on lithium.

The International Manganese Institute (IMnI) is the leading industry organization for producers and other stakeholders active in the manganese space. IMnI’s purpose is to contribute to the sustainable development of the manganese industry and provide guidance promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility to all stakeholders.

NETRA’s mission is to accelerate the global transition to net-zero emissions by uniting stakeholders on a collaborative platform-driving policy advocacy, technological innovation, and capital mobilization.

CoalMantra is a product-based tech company having offices in Delhi and Punjab. It is an online B2B coal marketplace and coal exchange. Today, it is the biggest online coal marketplace in India. CoalMantra’s proprietary algorithm connects coal buyers with relevant sellers and vice versa. It is a revolutionary technology platform that is changing the way commodities are traded in India.