The two-day International Conference on Dry Beneficiation (DRYBEN 2026) was inaugurated on March 23, 2026 at Beldih Club in Jamshedpur with vibrant participation from industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and technology suppliers from India and overseas. The event is being organized by Tata Steel in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Jamshedpur Chapter, with the objective of fostering dialogue, knowledge sharing, and advancement in emerging dry beneficiation technologies for mineral and coal processing. The inaugural session was graced by eminent dignitaries including Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Vice President – Raw Materials, Tata Steel Ltd.; Mr. Dipankar Dasgupta, EIC IBMD, Tata Steel Ltd.; Mr. Atanu Ranjan Pal, Chief Technology Officer – Process, Tata Steel Ltd. and Chairman, IIM Jamshedpur Chapter; and Mr. Veerendra Singh, Conference Convenor, DRYBEN 2026.
Key Highlights:
· DRYBEN 2026 witnessed participation from over 240 delegates across diverse disciplines, providing a robust platform for technical exchange and deliberation on innovative and sustainable dry beneficiation technologies.
· Plenary session and panel discussion focused on sorting technologies, comminution, dry gravity concentration, and innovative strategy on dry beneficiation.
· Dedicated technical sessions covered advancements in dry gravity separation, electrostatic and magnetic separation techniques, as well as auxiliary technologies including dust extraction systems, pneumatic conveying, and drying solutions.