Key insights
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Reserve Size: India has about 6.9 million tonnes of rare earth oxide reserves, third after China and Brazil.
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Low Production: India produced only 2,900 tonnes in 2024, much lower than China and other top producers.
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Processing Limitations: India has limited refining capacity and no significant role in global rare earth trade.
Takeaways
To translate its large rare earth reserves into global influence, India must improve mining execution, increase processing capacity, and better integrate the value chain.
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