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فتح في المتصفح →New Investment, AI and Freedom of Navigation Key to Building a Resilient Energy System: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
ADNOC CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber advocates for increased investment in energy infrastructure and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to enhance global energy resilience. ADNOC is executing a $150 billion five-year capital program, including accelerating a second Fujairah Port pipeline (50% complete, targeting 2027) to bypass maritime chokepoints. The initiative addresses supply chain fragility for oil, gas, critical minerals, and fertilizers, with emphasis on AI integration and upstream capacity expansion to meet sustained global energy demand exceeding 100 million barrels per day.
India-United States Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework
India and the United States signed a Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework to strengthen the development of resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The Cooperation Framework aims to deepen bilateral collaboration across the supply chain, including…
India-United States Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework
India and the United States signed a Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework to strengthen the development of resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The Cooperation Framework aims to deepen bilateral collaboration across the supply chain, including…
India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
India and the United Kingdom formalised cooperation on critical minerals through a Research Collaboration Agreement that resulted in the establishment of the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO). The GSCO supports collaboration between TEXMiN at IIT…
India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
India and the United Kingdom formalised cooperation on critical minerals through a Research Collaboration Agreement that resulted in the establishment of the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO). The GSCO supports collaboration between TEXMiN at IIT…
India-UAE Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals
A consortium comprising of Oil India Limited (OIL), ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Resources Holding (IRH) of the United Arab Emirates to collaborate on critical mineral supply…
India-Netherlands Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals
India and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU forms part of a broader India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap for 2026-2030 and is intended to strengthen supply chain diversification. The…
India-Netherlands Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals
India and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU forms part of a broader India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap for 2026-2030 and is intended to strengthen supply chain diversification. The…
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership
In May 2026, India and Norway elevated their bilateral relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals as part of broader collaboration to accelerate the green energy transition, strengthen circular economy, and encourage…
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership
In May 2026, India and Norway elevated their bilateral relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals as part of broader collaboration to accelerate the green energy transition, strengthen circular economy, and encourage…
India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of mineral resources to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand business opportunities in the minerals sector. The MoC establishes a framework for cooperation through the exchange of information on…
India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of mineral resources to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand business opportunities in the minerals sector. The MoC establishes a framework for cooperation through the exchange of information on…
India-Italy Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Critical Minerals
India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU envisages cooperation to support sustainable and secure exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability and…
India-Italy Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Critical Minerals
India and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals. The MoU envisages cooperation to support sustainable and secure exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability and…
Germany-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration across the critical minerals value chain, including in exploration, mining, research and innovation, diversification of value chains, supply chain resilience and circularity. The areas of…
Germany-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration across the critical minerals value chain, including in exploration, mining, research and innovation, diversification of value chains, supply chain resilience and circularity. The areas of…
France-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and France signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in building resilient, sustainable and responsible critical mineral value chains. The Joint Declaration places specific emphasis on cooperation in exploration, mining, research and innovation,…
France-India Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Critical Minerals
India and France signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in building resilient, sustainable and responsible critical mineral value chains. The Joint Declaration places specific emphasis on cooperation in exploration, mining, research and innovation,…
Canada-India Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Canada and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of secure, resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The MoU provides a framework to promote trade and investment between the countries, while facilitating the exchange of…
Canada-India Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Canada and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of secure, resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. The MoU provides a framework to promote trade and investment between the countries, while facilitating the exchange of…
India-Argentina Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining
India and the Province of Catamarca (Argentina) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals, particularly lithium. The MoU aims to support geological exploration and resource development, promote…
India-Argentina Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining
India and the Province of Catamarca (Argentina) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the exploration and development of critical minerals, particularly lithium. The MoU aims to support geological exploration and resource development, promote…
Brazil-India Memorandum of Understanding on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
The Ministry of Mines of India and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of rare earth elements and critical minerals. The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration on technology transfer,…
Brazil-India Memorandum of Understanding on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
The Ministry of Mines of India and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of rare earth elements and critical minerals. The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration on technology transfer,…
US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve
In February 2026, the United States announced Project Vault, formally the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, as an independently governed public-private partnership intended to strengthen the security of critical mineral supply chains. The initiative is backed by up to…
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
In 2025, the Government of Australia announced the creation of a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (CMSR) to strengthen the country’s economic security, supply chain resilience, and role as a reliable supplier in global critical minerals markets, including for clean energy,…
US - Saudi Arabia Memoranda on Critical Minerals
In May 2025, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation and a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on critical minerals during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh. The MOC establishes a framework for bilateral…
US - Saudi Arabia Memoranda on Critical Minerals
In May 2025, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation and a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on critical minerals during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh. The MOC establishes a framework for bilateral…
Critical Minerals List of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom released its Critical Minerals Strategy in November 2025, revising the 2022 critical minerals list. The complete list of critical minerals, sourced from the Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Criticality Assessment, is as follows: Aluminium * Antimony…
Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040
The Strategy outlines New Zealand’s plan to develop its minerals sector though to 2040, with the overarching goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s mineral exports to NZD 3 billion (~USD 1.69 billion) by 2035. The Strategy is anchored by two guiding principles: Te Tiriti…
Final List of Critical Minerals 2025
In November 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), released the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, updating the previous 2022 list. The revised list expands the number of designated critical minerals from 50 to 60, adding boron,…
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
The Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program (CMRDD) is a Natural Resources Canada initiative designed to advance commercial readiness of mineral processing technologies, supporting zero-emission vehicle value chains and critical mineral development…
Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change
The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change is a ten-year program designed to fund environmentally friendly efforts from the mining industry to ensure a resilient sustainable value chain. The policy comprises a Clean Growth in Natural Resources Sector…
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) Funding for TSM Protocol
The Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), a division of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers funding to mining companies pursuing energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction through the Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard. The TSM standard is an…
US-DRC-Zambia MoU to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chain
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia seeks to facilitate the development of an integrated value chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the DRC and Zambia. The MoU aims to increase awareness…
US-DRC-Zambia MoU to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chain
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia seeks to facilitate the development of an integrated value chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the DRC and Zambia. The MoU aims to increase awareness…
EU-Greenland Memorandum of Understanding on a strategic partnership on sustainable raw material value chains
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EU and Greenland seeks to establish a strategic partnership to promote closer integration of sustainable value chains for metals and minerals. It aims to support the development of Greenland’s mineral resource sector as a potential…
EU-Greenland Memorandum of Understanding on a strategic partnership on sustainable raw material value chains
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EU and Greenland seeks to establish a strategic partnership to promote closer integration of sustainable value chains for metals and minerals. It aims to support the development of Greenland’s mineral resource sector as a potential…
Policy Direction for Promoting Critical Mineral Recycling
This policy direction aims to build a domestic circular supply base for critical minerals used in batteries, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. Korea designated 38 critical minerals and selected 10 strategic critical minerals: lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite…
Global EV Industry Faces Outsized Risk From Cobalt Supply Disruptions
The electric vehicle sector has reduced cobalt supply risk through widespread adoption of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries since 2020. Led by Tesla and BYD, manufacturers have shifted to cobalt-free battery technology, lowering production costs and reducing dependency on expensive critical minerals while supporting EV industry growth.
Law 24.196 Mining Investment Law
In 1993, the Argentinian Congress passed the Mining Investment Law to support the mining industry. The law was amended in July 2025 by Decree 449/2025 to reduce the administrative burden on mining companies by simplifying the authorisation and registration processes. Article 8…
G7 Takes Aim at China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
G7 leaders established a strategic alliance on critical minerals to reduce China's dominance in metals, minerals, and rare earth elements essential to defense, automotive, and clean energy sectors. The alliance commits to coordinating efforts to develop processing and industrial capacities for supply chain diversification.
Beijing Steps Up Scrutiny of Indium Exports as AI Chip Demand Soars
China is increasing export scrutiny of indium, a critical metal essential for AI chip production and high-speed semiconductors, raising expectations of potential future export controls similar to those applied to other critical minerals. Current customs checks target indium purchasers despite the metal not yet appearing on official Chinese export control lists.
Azerbaijan Moves Into Uzbekistan’s Fast-Growing Mining Sector
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop gold deposits and other mineral resources in Uzbekistan, strengthening bilateral economic ties in mining alongside banking and tourism sectors.
Mineral Resource Reserve and Emergency Response
On 8 November 2024, China adopted a major revision to its Mineral Resources Law, originally promulgated in 1986. The revised law, which enters into force on 1 July 2025, introduces a new Chapter 5: “Mineral Resource Reserves and Emergency Response”, establishing a legal…
2022-2026 Strategic Plan Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
The Mission Statement of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for Zambia's Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development is "To oversee the development and management of mineral and petroleum resources in a sustainable manner for socio-economic development”. According to the Strategic…
Geological and Minerals Development (Local Content) (Preference for Goods and Services in the Mining Sector) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025
The Regulations, enacted under section 10 of the Geological and Minerals Development Act of 2025 and in force as of 1 January 2026, apply to all mining companies and mining-related companies operating in Zambia. The Regulations require each mining and mining-related company,…
National Mineral Resources Development Policy (MRDP)
The National Mineral Resources Development Policy (2022) is designed to guide the development of strategies and programmes over a 10-year period towards building a sustainable, diversified and growth-centred mining sector. The Policy identifies 12 objectives and sets out the…
National 3 Million Tonnes Copper Production Strategy by 2031
The Zambian Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, launched the National 3 Million Metric Tonnes Copper Production Strategy by 2031 to stimulate investment in mining exploration, minerals processing, and the supply of goods and services. The Strategy…
Minerals Regulation Commission Act, No. 14 of 2024
The Minerals Regulation Commission Act regulates and monitors the development and management of mineral resources in Zambia. The Act covers the full spectrum of mining rights, from exploration licences and large-scale mining licences to small-scale and artisanal mining rights,…
National Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-2028
The Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the long-term vision and objectives to be achieved in the 5-year strategic period from 2024-2028, including ensuring sustainable exploitation of minerals, strengthening value addition and promoting the local economy, and building reliable…
Resolution No 47/2020 by which the Mining Strategic Plan is approved
In 2020 the Mining Secretary of the Argentinian Ministry of Productive Development enacted Resolution No 47/2020 to approve the Mining Strategic Plan. It aims to create a common vision for the industry to ensure the rational use of mining resources for the benefit of…
Curtailment Priorities for Essential Agricultural Uses
This regulation establishes curtailment priorities for natural gas deliveries under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. It protects essential agricultural uses—including crop production, irrigation, food processing, and fertilizer manufacturing—from curtailment unless such curtailment is necessary to serve high-priority users (residences, schools, hospitals) or falls below agricultural production requirements certified by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Energy Priorities and Allocations System
This regulation establishes the Energy Priorities and Allocations System under the Defense Production Act, delegating authority to the Secretary of Energy to allocate all forms of energy necessary to promote national defense. It defines eligible programs including military and energy production, critical infrastructure assistance, homeland security, and emergency preparedness activities.
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturer Assistance Program
The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturer Assistance Program (10 CFR Part 611) establishes DOE loan assistance for manufacturing facilities producing advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components. Eligible projects include reequipping or establishing U.S. manufacturing facilities, engineering integration work, and critical minerals processing for vehicle supply chains. The program, authorized under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, provides federal loans through the Federal Financing Bank to support domestic production of fuel-efficient and advanced technology vehicles.
France-Germany-Italy Joint Communique on Critical Raw Materials
As part of a series of trilateral meetings designed to enhance co-operation on strategic priorities, the economic ministers of France, Germany and Italy convened to collaborate on the sustainable supply of critical raw materials. The Ministers issued this Joint Communique with…
France-Germany-Italy Joint Communique on Critical Raw Materials
As part of a series of trilateral meetings designed to enhance co-operation on strategic priorities, the economic ministers of France, Germany and Italy convened to collaborate on the sustainable supply of critical raw materials. The Ministers issued this Joint Communique with…
EA to lead environmental regulation of Trelavour Lithium Project
The UK Environment Agency will lead environmental regulation of Cornish Lithium's lithium production project at a former china clay pit in Cornwall.
US-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Kazakhstan and United States issued a joint statement on actions they will undertake to deepen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Kazakhstan, which includes commercial deals in critical minerals sector. Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…
US-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Kazakhstan and United States issued a joint statement on actions they will undertake to deepen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Kazakhstan, which includes commercial deals in critical minerals sector. Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…
Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy
The United Kingdom’s Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the plan for how the country will secure the critical minerals it needs for economic growth and the clean energy transition up to 2035. The main objective of the Strategy is to strengthen the United Kingdom’s security of…
Directive 2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities
The CER Directive (2022/2557), effective 16 January 2023, requires EU Member States to identify critical entities by 17 July 2026 providing essential services across eleven sectors, including energy subsectors (electricity, aggregation, demand response, energy storage, district heating/cooling, oil, gas, hydrogen). These entities must enhance resilience against cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other threats to protect public health, safety, and the economy.
RESourceEU Action Plan
On 3 December 2025, the European Commission adopted the ReSourceEU Action Plan to accelerate the implementation of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), reduce strategic dependencies, and strengthen economic security. While it supports all critical raw materials, the…
DRC-US Strategic Partnership Agreement
The Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed on 4 December 2025, establishing a framework between the US and the DRC to strengthen bilateral cooperation on…
DRC-US Strategic Partnership Agreement
The Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed on 4 December 2025, establishing a framework between the US and the DRC to strengthen bilateral cooperation on…
US-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, and support the transition…
US-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, and support the transition…
US-Thailand Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, encourage investment that…
US-Thailand Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, encourage investment that…
US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
In October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed a a Reciprocal Trade Agreement ("Agreement") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' commercial relationship. As part of this Agreement, Cambodia and the United States have agreed to certain measures regarding investment…
US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
In October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed a a Reciprocal Trade Agreement ("Agreement") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' commercial relationship. As part of this Agreement, Cambodia and the United States have agreed to certain measures regarding investment…
(Ontario) Recovery of Minerals regulation
The Recovery of Minerals regulation, entering into force on July 1, 2025, aims to facilitate the recovery of residual metals and minerals from mine waste at operating, closed, or abandoned mine sites in Ontario. Key components of the regulation include: Innovation and Economic…
Critical Minerals List for New Zealand
In January 2025, the Government of New Zealand finalised and released its first Critical Minerals List, identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and technological needs, including clean energy and international trade. The complete list of critical minerals, listed…
Geological and Minerals Development Act 2025
The Geological and Minerals Development Act (2025) establishes the legal framework for geological surveying, mapping, exploration and the regulation of artisanal, small-scale and large-scale mining in Zambia. It sets out the roles and powers of key directors within the Ministry…
US-Korea Critical Minerals Arrangement
On 29 October 2025, US President Donald Trump visited the Republic of Korea. During this visit, the two countries concluded a number of arrangements on trade, investment, energy, technology and manufacturing. Among other matters, the two countries agreed to stabilise and…
US-Argentina Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
In November 2025, the United States and Argentina concluded a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment ("Framework") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' trade and investment relationship. As part of this Framework, Cambodia and the United States have…
US-Argentina Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
In November 2025, the United States and Argentina concluded a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment ("Framework") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' trade and investment relationship. As part of this Framework, Cambodia and the United States have…
Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security
The Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security (Act No. 19828) was promulgated on 26 December 2023 and entered into effect on 27 June 2024. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) oversees coordination within the government for the act, in…
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed DeLamar Mine Project-Owyhee County, Idaho
The BLM announces initiation of environmental impact statement scoping for DeLamar Mining Company's proposed hard rock mine in Owyhee County, Idaho, under NEPA and FLPMA requirements. The EIS process will evaluate project effects and solicit public comments.
DRC ARECOMS Decision No. 004/2025 – Cobalt Quota System
On 20 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances (ARECOMS) issued Decision n°004/ARECOMS/2025, extending the suspension of cobalt exports until 15 October 2025. This suspension applies to all cobalt…
Critical Minerals Facility
In 2021, the Australian government established the Critical Minerals Facility. The Facility is managed by Export Finance Australia and provides financing to projects that are aligned with the Australian Government's Critical Minerals Strategy. The Facility has been funded with…
Strategy for Industrial New Growth through Invigoration of Circular Economy
The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the strategy for the swift spread of circular economy across all industries to support private sector’s shift towards carbon neutrality and efforts to develop new sources of competitiveness as well as to secure…
Customs duty exemptions on import of critical minerals
India's FY 2024-2025 budget reduces basic customs duty on imports of graphite, silicon quartz, and silicon dioxide, and fully exempts duty on 26 critical minerals including antimony, beryllium, bismuth, cobalt, copper, gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, lithium, molybdenum, niobium, nickel, potash, rare earth elements, rhenium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, tungsten, vanadium, zirconium, selenium, cadmium, and silicon to support domestic industrial supply chains.
Customs duty exemptions on import of critical minerals scrap and capital goods for manufacturing EV batteries
India's FY 2025-2026 budget fully exempts basic customs duty on imports of cobalt powder, waste and scrap of 12 critical minerals (antimony, beryllium, bismuth, cobalt, cadmium, molybdenum, rhenium, tantalum, tin, tungsten, zirconium), copper scrap, lithium-ion battery waste and scrap, and capital goods for EV battery manufacturing to support domestic battery production.
Customs duty exemptions on import of goods for processing critical minerals
India announced customs duty exemptions on imports of capital goods for processing critical minerals and manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells, effective FY 2026-2027, to support domestic critical mineral processing and infrastructure for energy transition.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025
India's 2025 amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 accelerates mineral production and market development. Key changes include expanded exploration financing through the National Mineral Exploration Trust (contribution increased from 2% to 3% of royalty), inclusion of new minerals in existing leases, up to 10–30% extension of contiguous lease areas for deep-seated minerals, establishment of mineral exchanges for transparent trading, liberalised surplus sales from captive mines, and expedited auctions for bauxite, iron ore, limestone and manganese.
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023
India's 2023 amendment to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act reforms offshore mineral exploration and production. Key changes include establishing auction-based competitive bidding as the sole allocation method, introducing a composite licence regime allowing exploration-to-production conversion, fixing production lease tenure at 50 years without renewal, enabling transferability of operating rights, establishing an Offshore Areas Mineral Trust funded by production levies for exploration and environmental mitigation, and mandating environmental protection measures.
State's Raw Materials Policy 2050 (PSP2050)
Poland's National Raw Materials Policy 2050 (PSP2050), adopted March 1, 2022, establishes a strategic framework to ensure mineral security through 2050 by securing access to domestic and imported raw materials. The policy pursues eight objectives including mineral deposit development, prospecting, favorable investment conditions, deposit protection, international cooperation, circular economy advancement, and knowledge dissemination, with the Chief National Geologist coordinating implementation.
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 13501 Extension of the Advanced Energy Project Credit
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which seeks to reduce domestic inflation – notably brought by the global energy crisis – whilst tackling climate change, extends the Advanced Energy Project Credit for the production or recycling of wind turbine blades, the…
National Critical Mineral Mission
India has launched a 'National Critical Mineral Mission' from FY 2024-25 to FY 2030-31 to secure the supply of critical minerals and strengthen India’s critical minerals’ value chains. The Government has earmarked an expenditure of INR 16,300 crore (approx. USD 1.9 billion) and…
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet
The Scheme aims to establish fully integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem for rare-earth permanent magnets (REPMs) in India, from oxide feedstocks to end products. It has a budgetary outlay of INR 7 280 crore (~ 670 MEUR) and intends to create manufacturing capacity of 6…
Law on Geology and Mineral Resources
Vietnam adopted a new Law on Geology and Mineral Resources, replacing the 2010 Mineral Law, which entered into force on 1 July 2025 and expanded the regulatory framework governing mineral exploration and exploitation by integrating geological management and mineral resource…
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling
Notified under the National Critical Minerals Mission, this scheme sets aside INR 1500 crore (approx. EUR 145 million) to provide financial incentives for the development of recycling capacity for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources like…
EU Ecodesign Regulation
The European Union's Regulation 2024/1781 (ESPR) establishes requirements for product sustainability in the EU market. The regulation focuses on product lifecycle transparency, resource efficiency, and environmental impact reduction, with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) as a…
Strategy of the Energy, Mining and Geology Sectors
To comply with the Strategy of the Energy, Mining and Geology Sectors, the government published the Morocco Mining Plan 2021. The Plan focuses on developing the non-phosphate mining sector through four pillars: (1) development of a network of competitive stakeholders; (2)…
Regulations on the Management of Rare Earths
The Rare Earth Management Regulations, which took effect from 1 October 2024, establish a framework for protecting and utilising rare earth resources in China. These regulations govern activities including mining, smelting, separation, metal smelting, comprehensive utilisation,…
National Geology Plan 2021-2030
The National Geology Plan 2021-2030, developed by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, empowers the Geological Service of Morocco (SGM) to manage and disseminate geoscientific data. The Plan is divided into four areas: National geoscientific…
Morocco Mines Plan 2021-2030
The Morocco Mines Plan 2021-2030 seeks to revitalise the national mining industry, in particular non-phosphate mining, through development strategies that build upon the achievements of the 2013 strategy. The Plan seeks to promote responsible and sustainable development at the…
Law No. 14,260/2021 - establishes incentives for the recycling industry
Federal Law No. 14,260/2021 establishes tax incentives and benefits for projects that stimulate the recycling production chain, with a view to encourage the use of raw materials and inputs made from recyclable and recycled materials (in accordance with Art. 44 of Law No. 12,305…
New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC)
The New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC) aims to expand geological knowledge in areas promising for strategic minerals production, which are crucial for energy transition and Brazilian food security. One of the key highlights of the program is the auction of mining assets,…