Japan Launches High-Seas Gamble to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Japan Launches High-Seas Gamble to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

In a bold move to secure its economic future, Japan has dispatched a research ship on a pioneering mission to the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The goal: to test the viability of mining rare earth elements from the seabed, a high-stakes effort to loosen China’s commanding hold on these vital resources. The deep-sea drilling […]

PHDCCI Seeks Creation Of Critical Minerals Dept, Calls For Aggressive Resource Diplomacy

PHDCCI Seeks Creation Of Critical Minerals Dept, Calls For Aggressive Resource Diplomacy

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has urged the Centre to establish a dedicated Department of Critical Minerals and adopt a policy of “aggressive mineral diplomacy” to safeguard India’s economic interests amid mounting global supply-chain risks. At a brainstorming session hosted by the chamber, industry experts underscored the urgency of developing a complete […]