India’s largest coal producer is widening its strategic ambitions beyond fossil fuels, with Coal India Ltd scouting partnerships in rare earth mining across Australia, Russia, Argentina, Chile and several African nations, as New Delhi steps up efforts to loosen China’s grip on critical mineral supply chains. The move follows China’s decision late last year to […]
The United States has stepped up efforts to reduce global dependence on China for critical minerals, urging key partners and allies to strengthen supply chain resilience for materials essential to clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The push came during high-level talks in Washington hosted by US Treasury […]
Japan has embarked on a high-stakes experiment beneath the Pacific Ocean as it seeks to loosen China’s grip on rare earth supplies critical to its economy and national security. On Monday, the deep-sea research vessel Chikyu departed from Shizuoka port on a month-long mission to waters near Minamitori Island, a coral atoll located nearly 1,900 […]