New Delhi, July 17 -- State-owned GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) to explore opportunities in critical and strategic minerals, as part of efforts to strengthen India's long-term resource security.

"The partnership provides a framework for cooperation in identifying and evaluating opportunities in critical and strategic minerals," GAIL said in a press release on Friday.

Under the agreement, the two public sector companies will exchange technical expertise, undertake capacity-building activities and explore joint initiatives across the mining value chain.

The collaboration is aimed at helping "strengthen India's long-term supply of these vital resources and clea...