India and the UK launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to trace essential resources like lithium and cobalt. Alongside India's National Critical Mineral Mission, this initiative aims to counter supply chain vulnerabilities and Chinese dominance in rare earths.
Click to View MoreChina’s dominance in REE processing creates a major strategic risk for green tech and defense. With Beijing able to weaponize supplies, countries are turning to friend-shoring through the MSP. India is reforming mining laws and strengthening KABIL to cut dependence and secure long-term strategic and industrial autonomy.
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