Self-Reliance in Minerals and Metals

On 17th December 2025, the Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel presented its report on ‘Self-Reliance in Minerals and Metals’ in the Lok Sabha.

Key Observations and Recommendations

Import Dependence

  • Critical minerals are geographically concentrated, with India being fully dependent on imports for lithium, cobalt, and nickel, and substantially reliant on imports for graphite, potash, and phosphorus.

Recommendation: It stressed the need for a coordinated national strategy involving government, industry, and research institutions to build resilient critical minerals supply systems and mitigate risks from global supply disruptions.

Processing and Refining

  • Processing and refining are critical stages in ....
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