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Critical Mineral Exploration

Critical minerals are those minerals that are essential for economic development and national security, the lack of availability of these minerals or concentration of extraction or processing in a few geographical locations may lead to supply chain vulnerabilities and even disruption of supplies.

1. Antimony
2. Beryllium
3. Bismuth
4. Cadmium
5. Cobalt
6. Copper
7. Gallium
8. Germanium
9. Graphite
10. Hafnium
11. Indium
12. Lithium
13. Magnesium
14. Manganese
15. Nickel
16. PGE
i. Platinum
ii. Palladium
iii. Rhodium
iv. Ruthenium
17. Rare Earth Elements
i. Cerium
ii. Dysprosium
iii. Erbium
iv. Neodymium
v. Promethium
vi. Samarium
vii. Europium
viii. Gadolinium
ix. Terbium
18. Rhenium
19. Silicon
20. Strontium
21. Tantalum
22. Tellurium
23. Tin
24. Titanium
25. Tungsten
26. Vanadium

List of Critical Minerals Identified by the Government of India

What is the Significance of Critical Minerals for India?

Economic Development:

  • Industries such as high-tech electronics, telecommunications, transport, and defense heavily rely on these minerals.
  • Given India's significant domestic demand and potential in these sectors, their growth can lead to job creation, income generation, and innovation.

National Security:

  • These minerals are vital for defense, aerospace, nuclear, and space applications, necessitating the use of high-quality and reliable materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions and performing complex functions.

Environmental Sustainability:

  • Critical minerals play a crucial role in clean energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries, supporting India's transition to a sustainable energy future.