Critical Minerals: The Foundation of Strategic Power
4 August 2026
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Critical Minerals: The Foundation of Strategic Power
(Based on Article in Hindu dated 4th August 2026 by Mr. VINAYAK VIPUL)
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Critical minerals drive global power dynamics. India secures lithium, cobalt, rare earths through National Mission and KABIL to achieve energy independence and Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
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critical mineralslithium cobalt nickelrare earth elementselectric vehicles batteriesmineral securityChina processing dominanceNational Critical Mineral MissionKABILAtmanirbhar Bharatclean energy transition