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India Eyes Critical Mineral Deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe to Curb China Dependence

India moves to secure critical minerals

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Moneycontrol•11-02-2026, 05:29

India Eyes Critical Mineral Deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe to Curb China Dependence

•India is in confidential discussions with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands for critical mineral agreements.
•The talks focus on joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling of minerals like lithium and rare earth elements.
•New Delhi also seeks access to advanced mineral-processing technologies to reduce reliance on China.
•India aims to model new partnerships on the critical minerals agreement signed with Germany in January.
•Agreements with Canada, potentially including uranium and AI, may be finalized during PM Mark Carney's expected visit in March.

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