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India stands at a critical juncture with rare earth elements (REEs), which have emerged as the cornerstone of the next industrial revolution. Harnessing these resources offers India not merely a strategic advantage but a civilizational leap—linking natural endowments with technological prowess, investment, and entrepreneurship to gain long-term sovereignty, autarky, and influence in the global
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy’s announcement on July 12, 2025, that India will begin domestic production of rare earth magnets within three to four months marks a pivotal moment in the country’s strategic response to China’s weaponization of critical mineral supply chains. This ambitious initiative represents India’s most significant effort to reduce its complete dependence on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Namibia marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries, being the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 27 years. The high-level delegation talks covered a comprehensive range of issues, with a pronounced focus on critical minerals and expanding cooperation across key sectors.A central theme of the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Namibia marks a significant evolution in India’s engagement with Africa, highlighting a vision rooted in partnership, equity, and shared digital progress. In a landmark address to the Namibian Parliament, Modi positioned India as a trusted collaborator, sharply contrasting its approach with that of other major powers—most notably China—whose
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm and ceremonious welcome upon his arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, marking his first official visit to the country and the third-ever by an Indian Prime Minister. The visit underscores the growing diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Namibia.Upon landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport, PM Modi was greeted by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, on July 9, 2025, marking his first-ever visit to the country and only the third Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia in history.The visit comes at the invitation of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and serves as the final leg of PM Modi’s five-nation tour, which also included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and
In the wake of China’s new export restrictions on rare earth elements and finished magnets, India’s automotive industry is facing mounting uncertainty and potential production disruptions, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs).Since April 2025, China—responsible for over 90% of global rare earth magnet processing—has mandated special export licenses and stringent end-use disclosures for seven
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has characterised China’s recent rare earth export restrictions as a global “wake-up call,” underscoring the urgent need for diversified and resilient supply chains.During his official visit to Switzerland, Goyal highlighted that India is proactively building alternative supply chains and positioning itself as a reliable partner for international
India is accelerating efforts to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth magnets, a critical component in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, and defence technologies. This urgency follows China’s recent imposition of export restrictions on rare earth magnets—a sector where it holds a near-monopoly, controlling about 70% of global rare earth element (REE) mining and 90% of
A severe shortage of rare earth elements has led to the shutdown of several European auto component plants, as reported by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). This disruption is directly linked to China’s recent export restrictions on rare earths, which are critical for manufacturing electric motors and various automotive components.Since early April, hundreds of European