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Some countries have monopolized them: G Kishan Reddy eyes self-reliance in critical minerals; says rareearth permanent magnet production by year-end

According to data from the US Geological Survey, India holds the worlds third-largest rare earth reserves, estimated at 6.9 million tonnes. However, extraction remains limited, largely due to modest private-sector participation and investment.

19 Feb 2026 3:29 pm