Where is India looking for critical mineral assets, as per Mines Secretary

Explore the countries where India is scouting for critical mineral assets.
As per Mines Secretary, India is actively looking for critical mineral assets in various countries to meet its industrial needs. Some of the key locations where India is scouting for critical mineral assets include:
  • Australia: India has shown interest in exploring partnerships and investments in Australia for minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths.
  • Afghanistan: India is exploring opportunities in Afghanistan for sourcing minerals like lithium, rare earths, and copper.
  • South Africa: India has been engaging with South Africa to secure access to critical minerals like platinum group metals, manganese, and chromium.
  • Russia: India is looking at collaborations with Russia for minerals like nickel, palladium, and rare earths.
These partnerships and investments aim to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals for India's growing industrial sector.
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