Niti Aayog cites dependence on critical mineral imports and the sector's exposure to the EU's carbon border levy while recommending exploration and regulatory reforms
India News: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, saying that there is a need fo.

India pitches resilient supply chains, digital agriculture and clean-energy cooperation for sustainable growth; trust of Global South countries in BRICS has grown over time, PM noted
PM Modi said Brics must strengthen resilient supply chains and inclusive technology access, warning that critical minerals weaponisation could impede shared growth
Companies want easier cross-border investment, technology partnerships, development-bank financing and stronger cooperation on critical minerals, smart grids and biofuels
India and France held their first joint working group on critical minerals. This collaboration aims to enhance exploration, processing, and recycling efforts. Discussions focused on reducing dependence on single supply sources for vital materials. Partnership…
India and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion in mining and processing. This move aims to counter China's dominance in rare earths, crucial for clean energy and defens…

India’s lack of industry-scale knowledge of extracting and processing critical minerals is the “biggest stumbling block” preventing the country from taking the lead in this space, Asit Saha, Director General, Geological Survey of India, said

The Gurugram-based company plans to use the capital to expand facilities for extracting valuable materials from discarded electronics and batteries

Joint venture company, NAN Silox GreenMet, will set up an advanced Li-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform, to process spent battery through shredding, beneficiation and hydrometallurgical refining


Modi and U Min Aung Hlaing discuss defence training, border security and bilateral ties during Delhi talks
US Ambassador Sergio Gor anticipates a US-India trade deal signing soon. Bilateral trade has surged, reflecting strong economic ties. The agreement aims to boost opportunities for businesses and workers in both nations. Collaboration on critical minerals and …

India is poised for major advancements in critical minerals in the coming year. A unified government strategy is accelerating resource security. New mining blocks are being identified and auctioned. International partnerships, including with the US, are stren…
India and Russia are joining forces for rare earth extraction and processing. Agreements have been signed for joint research and development. This collaboration aims to produce high-purity metals and compounds. It also includes developing technologies for per…

The Quad nations have launched a critical minerals cooperation framework. This initiative pledges up to USD 20 billion in capital to strengthen supply chains. The grouping expressed concerns over economic coercion. This move aims to ensure diversified and rel…
India, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. The group also condemned terrorism and North Korea's actions. New frameworks for critical minerals, energy security, and…

This is also important as it comes days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing.
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical mineralsReuters As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevanceAl Jazeera Marco Rubio Unveils Indo-Pacific Monitor Plan as Hormuz Crisis DeepensBloomberg.com India’s dipl…
Quad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and energy security. The grouping is shifting towards economic and technological coordination. This pragmatic approach aims…


India, US, Japan, Australia agree to target ‘non-market policies and unfair trade practices’ affecting critical elements supplies, but China not mentioned directly