India to establish strategic reserve of rare earth elements amid China export curbs
India is preparing to launch a National Critical Mineral Stockpile in response to Beijing's tightening grip on rare earth exports, seeking to build a two-month reserve of elements vital to electric vehicles, wind turbines and other green technologies. The initiative marks New Delhi's latest effort t…
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