New Delhi Eyes Critical Minerals

The resumption of negotiations on the free trade agreement and efforts towards normalization of ties between India and Canada provides New Delhi an opportunity to tap another source of critical minerals as it seeks to diversify its supply base.

- Mukesh Jagota

The recent curbs by China on supplies of some key minerals like Rare Earth Magnets has added urgency to the task. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to reset the ties after more than 20 months of estrangement, the discussions were also held on opportunities for future collaboration in critic