India, Brazil Ink Critical Mineral Deal to Secure Rare Earth Supply

• India and Brazil signed a framework agreement on Critical Minerals, focusing on rare earth processing.
• The collaboration aims to secure rare earth availability amid global supply disruptions and reduce India's dependence on China.
• Brazil, holding the world's second-largest rare earth reserves, offers an alternative supply source for India.
• The deal supports India's goal to secure raw materials for electronics, clean energy, and defense sectors.
• Both nations seek to increase cooperation in critical mineral processing, moving beyond raw material supply, challenging China's dominance.