Critical Minerals
India Joins US-Led Pax Silica for AI & Minerals
India joins the US-led Pax Silica Initiative to secure AI supply chains, critical minerals access, and strengthen semiconductor infrastructure.
India and Japan Cooperatively Launch AI Dialogue and Critical Minerals Pact
India and Japan deepen strategic ties by launching an AI dialogue and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals to secure future technologies and supply chains.
India and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership With 19 Agreements Across Defence, Technology and Trade
India and Germany sign 19 agreements to boost defence cooperation, technology partnerships, semiconductor ecosystems, critical minerals and trade ties
Following China's curbs on rare earth metals, India is now searching for other magnet supplies
India is urgently seeking alternative rare earth magnet sources after China's export curbs. This impacts India's EV and electronics sectors, highlighting over-reliance on China. The government is pushing for domestic mining, processing, and diversified international partnerships to build self-reliance in critical minerals.