India, US strike critical minerals deal amid China concerns
India and the US have established a framework for cooperation on critical minerals to ensure steady supplies amid concerns over China's export controls. The agreement was signed during the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi. Both nations emphasized the importance of a resilient supply chain for critical minerals essential for their innovation economies.
- ▪India and the US signed a framework for cooperation on critical minerals during the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.
- ▪The agreement aims to enhance cooperation across the entire critical minerals supply chain, including mining and processing.
- ▪US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries in ensuring reliable access to critical minerals.
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India, US strike critical minerals deal amid China concernsIndia, US strike critical minerals deal amid China concernsPublished on: May 26, 2026 12:31 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, India and the US on Tuesday firmed up a key framework for cooperation in ensuring steady supplies of critical minerals, a move that comes amid growing concerns over China's export controls on rare earth elements and strategic metals vital for global technology supply chains.India, US strike critical minerals deal amid China concernsThe framework on securing supplies of mining and processing of critical minerals was signed on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi."It is something very timely and critical," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in presence of US…
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