According to Reuters, India is negotiating agreements with multiple nations to jointly develop capabilities in sourcing, processing and recycling essential industrial minerals.
India is in discussions with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands to establish partnerships for joint exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals, Reuters reports. These minerals are vital for sectors such as electronics, renewable energy and defense. The initiative signals India's push to secure stable supplies and strengthen global cooperation amid increasing demand for resources critical to modern technology.