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India Strengthens Domestic Rare Earth Value Chain to Reduce Import Dependency: IREL Division Head Reveals
Nov 07, 2025 05:57 pm CST
IREL's Rare Earth Division Head V Chandrasekar reveals India's strategic push to develop self-reliant rare earth resources across multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to build a complete domestic value chain to overcome China's import restrictions while supporting critical technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and magnets through PSU partnerships and international cooperation.
US and Japan Forge Strategic Partnership to Secure Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Supply Chains
Oct 28, 2025 03:49 pm CST
The United States and Japan have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen the security and resilience of critical minerals and rare earths supply chains, as President Trump visits Tokyo. This strategic partnership comes amid growing concerns over China's tightening restrictions on rare earth exports, with both nations committing to joint projects addressing supply gaps for essential components used in magnets, batteries, and other advanced technologies.