India, Dec. 20 -- By Shailesh Yadav

Cuttack (Odisha) [India], December 20 (ANI): Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) is gearing up to enter the critical minerals sector by participating in upcoming auction processes for mineral blocks in the country, the company's Managing Director, Subhrakant Panda, has said.

"Critical minerals are a key focus area for the nation. They are very significant from our manufacturing ambitions and our focus on self-reliance and Atmanirbharta," Panda told ANI in an interview.

The company views critical minerals as a natural extension of its existing expertise. "In terms of skill sets, it is quite adjacent to what we do, which involves mining as well as processing of industrial minerals," Panda explained....