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India Strengthens Mineral Partnerships, Reduces China Reliance

2/13/2026

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India is pursuing cooperative arrangements with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands to explore and process lithium and rare earths, reducing reliance on China.
India launched its second round of exploration license auctions for 11 mineral blocks across eight states and offers financial incentives to attract private investment.
Negotiations for a free trade agreement with Chile are advancing to secure access to vital minerals like lithium and copper.

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India is pursuing cooperative arrangements with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands to explore and process lithium and rare earths, reducing reliance on China.
India launched its second round of exploration license auctions for 11 mineral blocks across eight states and offers financial incentives to attract private investment.
Negotiations for a free trade agreement with Chile are advancing to secure access to vital minerals like lithium and copper.