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List of “Critical Minerals for India”

July 4 , 2023 493 days 439 0
  • The first ever report of the country on the “Critical Minerals for India” unveiled recently.
  • The Centre has identified 30 critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, tin and copper.
  • They are essential for the country’s economic development and national security.
  • Minerals are natural substances that are formed by geological processes.
  • Different countries may have their own unique lists of critical minerals based on their specific circumstances and priorities.
  • The US has declared 50 minerals critical in light of their role in national security or economic development.
  • Japan has identified a set of 31 minerals as critical for their economy.
  • The UK considers 18 minerals critical, EU (34) and Canada (31).

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