1. Polymetallic Sulfides
Polymetallic sulfides, formed at hydrothermal vent systems, are rich in copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, gold, and silver—key sources of critical minerals for industrial and technological applications.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Polymetallic Sulfides
• Geology, Formation, and Distribution
• Exploration and Sampling Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

2. Polymetallic Nodules
Seabed nodules containing manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements are vital for clean energy and strategic applications.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Polymetallic Nodules
• Geology and Distribution of Nodule Fields
• Exploration and Collection Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

3. Metal-Rich Oceanic Crust
Oceanic crust formed at mid-ocean ridges and seamounts is a potential source of critical metals including copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, and rare earth elements.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance for Critical Minerals
• Geology, Formation, and Distribution of Deposits
• Exploration and Sampling Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

1. Magmatic Resources
Magmatic resources, formed through igneous processes, contain nickel, cobalt, copper, platinum-group elements, and rare earth elements essential for industrial and technological growth.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Magmatic Resources
• Geology, Formation, and Distribution
• Exploration and Sampling Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

2. Hydrothermal Resources
Hydrothermal deposits formed from mineral-rich fluids are key sources of copper, zinc, cobalt, nickel, gold, silver, and rare earth elements.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Hydrothermal Resources
• Geology and Distribution of Nodule Fields
• Exploration and Collection Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

3. Sedimentary Resources
Sedimentary deposits accumulate critical metals such as uranium, lithium, phosphate, titanium, and rare earth elements, contributing to mineral security and industrial growth.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Sedimentary Resources
• Geology, Formation, and Distribution of Deposits
• Exploration and Sampling Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

4. Waste Valorization
Waste valorization focuses on recovering critical and strategic metals from industrial, mining, and electronic waste, supporting circular economy and sustainable resource management.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Strategic Importance of Waste Valorization for Critical Minerals
• Geology, Formation, and Distribution of Deposits
• Exploration and Sampling Technologies
• Resource Assessment and Critical Mineral Evaluation

1. Conventional Analytical Techniques
Techniques such as XRF, XRD, AAS, ICP-OES/MS, and petrography remain fundamental for mineral characterization and resource evaluation.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Role of Conventional Techniques in Critical Mineral Exploration
• Mineralogical, Geochemical, and Petrographic Characterization
• Resource Assessment and Quality Evaluation
• Integration with Advanced Techniques
• Case Studies and Best Practices

2. Nuclear Analytical Techniques
Nuclear methods such as neutron activation analysis (NAA), gamma-ray spectrometry, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy provide precise and sensitive detection of critical metals.
In this context, abstracts are invited on following topics –
• Applications of Nuclear Analytical Techniques in Critical Mineral Exploration
• Geochemical and Mineralogical Characterization
• Resource Assessment and Critical Metal Quantification
• Integration with Conventional and Advanced Analytical Approaches
• Case Studies and Best Practices