Rare Earth Elements

India locks in Tanzania for mineral security as Africa buzzes on New Delhi’s radarIndia locks in Tanzania for mineral security as Africa buzzes on New Delhi’s radar

India locks in Tanzania for mineral security as Africa buzzes on New Delhi’s radar

As New Delhi looks to increase its investments and economic engagements in Africa, a host of Indian companies could be…

2 years ago
Can BRICS’ expansion permanently resolve India’s critical minerals problem?Can BRICS’ expansion permanently resolve India’s critical minerals problem?

Can BRICS’ expansion permanently resolve India’s critical minerals problem?

The expansion of the BRICS bloc, could have a major unforeseen consequence-- boosting critical mineral security. And India, a key…

2 years ago
Lure of critical minerals should not trigger a second scramble for AfricaLure of critical minerals should not trigger a second scramble for Africa

Lure of critical minerals should not trigger a second scramble for Africa

Lured by raw materials including ivory, rubber, palm oil, cocoa, tea, diamonds and tin, European colonial powers, between 1833 and…

2 years ago
Will India’s lithium hunt for EVs dig into Russia’s ‘white gold’ reserves?Will India’s lithium hunt for EVs dig into Russia’s ‘white gold’ reserves?

Will India’s lithium hunt for EVs dig into Russia’s ‘white gold’ reserves?

Russia’s announcement to start lithium mining has come as a booster for India, which has positioned itself as a prominent…

2 years ago
India’s energy supplies from Russia to remain intact despite Moscow’s cut in productionIndia’s energy supplies from Russia to remain intact despite Moscow’s cut in production

India’s energy supplies from Russia to remain intact despite Moscow’s cut in production

India’s crude supplies from Russia are expected to remain intact or even rise despite Moscow’s decision to cut down on…

2 years ago
India looks beyond Australia, Africa, to source critical minerals used in electric carsIndia looks beyond Australia, Africa, to source critical minerals used in electric cars

India looks beyond Australia, Africa, to source critical minerals used in electric cars

India is going beyond Africa and Australia to set up a steady supply chain of minerals, including the 17 -metal…

2 years ago
India’s access to critical minerals to become easier after PM Modi’s visit to AustraliaIndia’s access to critical minerals to become easier after PM Modi’s visit to Australia

India’s access to critical minerals to become easier after PM Modi’s visit to Australia

As India quietly aims to achieve mineral security amid rising risks over global supply chain network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…

2 years ago
World looks at India to break China’s monopoly on rare earth miningWorld looks at India to break China’s monopoly on rare earth mining

World looks at India to break China’s monopoly on rare earth mining

As the world grapples with a strained supply chain network amid surge in Covid 19 cases in China and its…

2 years ago
India must develop rare earth value chain to cut reliance on ChinaIndia must develop rare earth value chain to cut reliance on China

India must develop rare earth value chain to cut reliance on China

India, with increased focus on electric vehicles, needs to rapidly develop its own value chain of rare earth elements (REE).…

2 years ago