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Rare-earth crunch: India’s quest for critical minerals must race the clock

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Livemint · 1m ago

Rare-earth crunch: India’s quest for critical minerals must race the clock

India faces challenges in securing critical minerals for EV production due to a scarcity of rare-earth magnets. A Quad-led initiative could help create a supply chain independent of China. Developing critical minerals globally involves lengthy processes, often taking 15-25 years from discovery to production due to exploration uncertainty and regulatory hurdles, as seen in projects like Australia’s Olympic Dam and Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi. The article suggests the potential of an Indo-Pacific Rare Earth Processing Hub in India.

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