India, Sept. 8 -- India is steadily carving a formidable position in the global mining landscape, particularly in rare earth elements (REE), positioning itself as a key player in strategic minerals vital for advanced technologies.
Recent explorations in Rajasthan's Sirohi and Bhilwara districts, targeting neodymium - a critical REE - demonstrate India's potential to harness these minerals for applications spanning electronics, defence, aerospace, and clean energy. This progress stems from a holistic approach combining visionary research and development, start-ups, public infrastructure such as Centres of Excellence, thematic mining parks, and innovation schemes. Together, these initiatives foster collaboration among government agencies, in...