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India Turns to Africa for Rare Earth Minerals

  • January 19, 2026
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In order to obtain rare earth minerals necessary for the defence, renewable energy, and technology sectors, India is strengthening its alliances with African countries. In contrast to earlier exploitative economic practices, this change signifies a move towards mutually beneficial interactions. Africa’s unexplored reserves of essential minerals like neodymium, dysprosium, cobalt, and lithium are becoming crucial […]

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OIL and IREL Sign MoU to Collaborate on Rare Earth and Critical Minerals

  • August 8, 2025
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New Delhi, Aug 08: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in strategic mineral sourcing, Oil India Limited and IREL (India) Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 7, 2025 in Mumbai to cooperate and collaborate for development of Critical Minerals. Oil India, a Maharatna PSU under the aegis of the Ministry […]