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India-Russia rare earth talks gain momentum
Published 19 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India is collaborating with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These elements are crucial
Synopsis India is collaborating with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These elements are crucial for electric vehicle motors and advanced electronics, areas where India currently depends on imports. Following past export disruptions, this partnership, initiated during the India-Russia summit, seeks to develop processing technologies and potentially produce essential rare-earth magnets.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 11:54 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 12:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India is collaborating with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies.
These elements are crucial for electric vehicle motors and advanced electronics, areas where India currently depends on imports.
Following past export disruptions, this partnership, initiated during the India-Russia summit, seeks to develop processing technologies and potentially produce essential rare-earth magnets.