India Expands Deep-Sea Mining Push to Secure Critical Minerals

India is expanding its deep‑sea mining program to secure critical minerals, the government said on Tuesday. The move aims to bring private industry into the initiative as the country develops technology and policy pathways for extracting strategic minerals from the ocean floor.

Officials highlighted that the deep‑sea mining effort is part of a broader strategy to diversify the supply of essential minerals needed for technology and defense sectors. The program will focus on identifying and recovering minerals such as rare earth elements, cobalt, and other resources that are increasingly in demand worldwide.

While the government has not yet released detailed timelines or specific project locations, it emphasized the importance of establishing robust environmental and regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible mining practices.

India’s push comes amid growing global interest in deep‑sea mining as nations seek to secure critical mineral supplies in the face of supply chain disruptions and rising demand for high‑tech products.

For more information, the Ministry of Mines has indicated that further updates will be provided as technology and policy frameworks are finalized.

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