India-US sign landmark bilateral framework to secure critical minerals and rare earths supply chains
India and the United States have signed a bilateral framework to enhance cooperation in securing critical minerals and rare earth supply chains. This agreement aims to strengthen mining, processing, and recycling efforts amid global competition for these resources. Both nations view this partnership as essential for ensuring reliable access to materials vital for technology and defense sectors.
- ▪India and the US signed a framework to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements.
- ▪The agreement focuses on mining, processing, recycling, and investment in supply chains.
- ▪This partnership aims to reduce reliance on single-source suppliers, particularly China.
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India-US sign landmark bilateral framework to secure critical minerals and rare earths supply chainsThe framework is designed to deepen comprehensive cooperation across the entire critical minerals and rare earth supply chain.Updated on: May 26, 2026 12:08 PM ISTANIShare viaCopy link India and the United States on Tuesday signed a bilateral framework aimed at securing the supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements.India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, right, listens to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the Quad ministerial meeting.
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