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IME Kolkata : Event Name
Category: Metals and Minerals
Event Date: 06 – 09 November, 2025
Frequency: Biennial
Location: Eco Park, Rajarhat, Kolkata, India
Organizer: Tafcon Projects India Pvt Ltd. 923 & 923A, 9th floor, Devika Tower, 6 Nehru Place, New Delhi, India
Phone: +91-11-49857777
Email: miningexpo[at]tafcon.in
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: For Visitor Registration – Click Here!
10th edition – IME Kolkata – International Mining, Equipment & Minerals Exhibition
IME Kolkata 2023: About
The 10th Edition of the exhibition, of “IME Kolkata 2023“, a prestigious biennial international exhibition focused on Mining, Equipment, Minerals, Metals and allied industries in India. 10th edition of IME Kolkata is scheduled during 06 – 09 November, 2023 at Eco Park, Rajarhat, Kolkata, India concurrent to a very high level 10th Asian Mining Congress organized by MGMI.
Over the years, “IME Kolkata” has been successfully providing a perfect platform for display and launches of new initiatives, machinery, products, technologies and establishing joint ventures, developing and renewing international and regional contacts. The event is very well participated by mineral rich states of India, Public Sector Units, Large Corporates and Small and Medium organisations.
High Level Trade Delegations and Country Level Group Participation expected from Australia, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Russia and, UK and USA.
Large participation of leading Mining Equipment & Machinery Manufacturers from Asia, Africa, America and Europe. Participation of Minerals Rich India States and PSU, Large Corporate and Small and Medium Organizations.
IME Kolkata 2023: Industry Overview
- The Mining industry in India is one of the core industries of the economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important industries
- India is the World’s Second Largest Coal Producer and the 5th Largest Country in terms of Coal Deposits
- India targets 1.2 BT Coal Production by 2023-24
- India has become the World’s Second Largest Producer as well as Consumer of Steel. During the financial year 2020-21, the total finished steel consumption in the country was 96.2 MT and is expected to reach about 160 MT by 2024-25 and about 250 MT by 2030-31
- India is home to 1,531 operating mines and produces 95 minerals, which includes 4 fuels, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals (including building and other materials)
- Based on the geological mapping of the country, an area of 571,000 sq. km, out of a total of 3.1 mn sq. km. has been demarcated as an Obvious Geological Potential (OGP) area, where the ecological potential for the occurrence of mineral deposits is higher
- India has rich deposits of Coal in the World. The total estimated reserves of Coal in 2020 were 344.02 BT, an addition of 17.53 BT over 2019 in the corresponding period
Reasons To Invest In India:
- RECENTLY – India opens commercial coal mining, with revenue share arrangement, to boost the fuel’s production in the country
- Mineral concessions (Mining Lease & Prospecting License cum Mining Lease) grant to be granted through auctions for the companies interested in mining or for the raw material for their downstream industry
- An Inter-Ministerial Group facilitator constituted for expediting the clearances and approvals process
- Exploration companies can venture into the revenue share model, being formulated for the exploration of blocks identified by the Geological
- Survey of India. This has been enabled by the National Mineral Exploration policy, 2016 announced in July 2016. Around 100 blocks have already been identified by GSI for auction
- With the launch of the National Mineral Policy 2019, India presents a major opportunity for investors
- India has large reserves of Iron ore, Bauxite, Chromium, Manganese ore, Baryte, Rare earth and Mineral salts
- India has vast mineral potential with mining leases granted for longer and stable tenure of 50 years
- The demand for various metals and minerals will grow substantially over the next 15 years
- India’s strategic location enables convenient exports
IME Kolkata 2023: Exhibitors Profile
- Coal Producers
- Coal Beneficiation & Mineral Dressing Equipment
- Mining and Construction Machinery Manufactures
- Pumps, Gears, Valves and Compressors
- Power Generation and Transmission
- Material Handling, Logistics and Communication
- Tyres Manufacturers
- Mineral Processing Plants and Equipment
- Lubricants, Greases and Oils
- Automation and Instrumentation
- Diesel Engines & Electrical Engines
- Motors and Generators
- Weighing and Monitoring Solutions
- Mineral Rich State Governments
- Other Minerals and Metals Producers
- Water Treatment Solutions
- Chemicals and Explosives
- Health, Safety & Security
- Components and Spare Parts
- Cement Manufacturers
- IT in Mine Planning & Surveying
- R&D Institutions, Consultants
- Importers and Exporter
Visitors Profile:
- Coal Consumers / Producers
- Mining, Logistics, Shipping and Fright Companies
- Policy Makers
- Central and State Senior Government Officials
- Equipment Buyers & Suppliers
- Fuel Suppliers
- Project Developers
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors, MNC’s, Industrialist and Traders
- Importers and Exporters
- Engineers and Professional
- Trade Delegations
- Research Scholars
- Bankers and Financial Institutions
- Legal and Management Consultants
- Chief Executives / Decision Makers
- Consultants
- R&D Professionals
- Academicians
- Foreign Missions
- Industry Associations
- Infrastructure Development Organizations
- IT Companies and Solutions Providers
About Organizers:
Tafcon Projects India Pvt. Ltd. (TAFCON)
TAFCON is a professionally managed company with over six decades of experience and expertise in organizing International Trade Fairs and Conferences in India and overseas, on various subjects namely Mining; Minerals; Metals; Materials; Defence; Heat Treatment; Foundry; Manufacturing; Surface Engineering, Paints & Coating; Packaging; Printing; Environment; Paper; Beauty; Lifestyle; Tot Teen & Mom; Education; Medical & Healthcare; Poultry, Dairy & Food Technology; Travel & Tourism etc.
The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI)
MGMI, the oldest institute of its kind in Asia has been promoting the cause of the mineral industry since its inception on 16 January 1906. It has been on the forefront of professional societies in mining and geosciences around the world. MGMI has always provided a forum for sharing experiences and learning of the latest in best practices and technology. The Institute presently has more 3,000 members serving the mining, minerals and metallurgical industry and diversified its valued added activities in various fields. The institute is having its headquarter and one of its branch in Kolkata and 18 more branches throughout the country.
Exhibition Venue: EcoPark, Kolkata, India
New Town Eco Park is an urban park in Rajarhat, Kolkata. The park is situated on a 480 acres (190 ha) plot and is surrounded by a 104 acres (42 ha) waterbody with an island in the middle. The Eco park is located along the Major Arterial Road in Action Area – II of New Town, Kolkata. The park is surrounded by the Kolkata International Convention Centre and the Kolkata Museum of Modern Art on the North, the upcoming Central Business District and International Financial Hub on the east, and existing human settlement of Jatragachi / Hatiara on the South and West.
