India To Join Pax Silica – Analysis

By Ajey Lele

The politics and management of rare earth resources and critical minerals have entered a phase of intense global competition, as states increasingly recognise their strategic importance for clean energy transitions, advanced manufacturing ecosystems, and the overall maintenance of national security.

Control over critical minerals now extends much beyond physical access. It is about protecting access (in some form or other) to global geological reserves. Also, some...