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India's Strategic Push for Rare Earth Metals

PM Modi's July 9 visit to Namibia marks a pivotal moment in India's ambitious strategy to secure critical minerals — lithium, cobalt, uranium, and rare earths — the building blocks of its growing tech revolution.
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Namibia, with the world’s third-largest uranium reserves and a focus on green hydrogen, is emerging as a crucial partner. The country is also rich in cobalt and rare earths, essential for fueling India’s high-tech industries.
At the same time, India is forging stronger relationships with several key nations to secure its resource needs:
Zambia: India is eyeing 9,000 square kilometers of cobalt and copper reserves, vital for clean tech development and the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
Argentina: With significant lithium deals, India is tapping into Argentina’s vast reserves, the world’s second-largest, to power its EV and battery production ambitions.
Ghana: India is deepening its ties with Ghana, focusing on mineral exploration and strengthening its presence in Africa's resource-rich landscape.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): India’s renewed pact with the DRC boosts its access to 70% of the world’s cobalt, a crucial element for India’s tech sector, especially for EV batteries and renewable energy.
Trinidad & Tobago: By renewing its MoU with Trinidad & Tobago in July 2025, India is expanding cooperation in rare earths and energy resource mapping, ensuring a more diverse range of critical minerals.
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