The White House indicated that President Donald Trump is considering various options, including military action, to acquire Greenland on national security grounds, a move that has raised concern among US allies, European leaders and lawmakers across party lines.
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rare earth resources and build a complete domestic value chain to reduce dependency on imports, according to V. Chandrasekar, General Manager and Head of the Rare Earth Division at IREL India Ltd.
China's recent restrictions on rare earth resources are being seen as a response to US export controls on advanced semiconductor technology, according to a report by Jefferies.
India, the world's third-largest carbon emitter, is transitioning rapidly to renewable energy but faces a significant challenge: its dependence on imports to meet the growing demand for rare earths.