India’s Minerals Diplomacy:
India is recalibrating its global mineral strategy following the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 and the tightening of export controls by China on rare earths.Minerals diplomacy is the strategic use of international partnerships and multilateral mineral clubs to secure a reliable supply of minerals like Lithium and Cobalt.It involves managing upstream mining, midstream processing, and downstream manufacturing collaborations to protect national economic growth and security.
