The center will be the nodal point for developing and imparting skills across all cadres; workers, technicians, engineers and management to enhance and upgrade technical and management proficiency for the steel industry workforce.
Establish a robust research program to formulate new technologies and product development to address the internal challenges of steel companies and evolve new market opportunities thorough a practical curriculum that will involve learning the newest technologies and application to current industry needs. The primary thrust areas will include ore beneficiation, cost reduction in iron and steel making, Waste management, energy efficiency, incorporating industry 4.0 into current process in Iron and Steel making, weld 4.0 technologies, and new product development initiatives.
Create a platform for partners to share ideas through regular conferences and symposia to address the main challenges faced by the iron and steel making industry and also create an advocacy platform to formulate the country’s steel policy.
Host regular learning symposia/roundtables with leading academic and industry experts on new and emerging technologies in the iron and steel making industry.