India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, official says

India is exploring mining of critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao said on Thursday, as the world's fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw materials such as lithium. Companies like Coal India, NMDC and ONGC Videsh are exploring critical minerals in Australia, Rao said.

Feb 27, 2025 - 10:48
 0
India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, official says
India is exploring mining of critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao said on Thursday, as the world's fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw materials such as lithium. Companies like Coal India, NMDC and ONGC Videsh are exploring critical minerals in Australia, Rao said.