Archive · 17 Sep 2025
India's KABIL Pursues Global Critical Mineral Assets
India is working to secure important minerals needed for electric cars and renewable energy.
A government company called KABIL is talking to countries like Zambia and Chile to buy mineral resources.
They already have some in Argentina.
This is important because the world will need a lot more of these minerals in the future.
The goal is to make sure India has what it needs for these technologies.
KABIL, under the Ministry of Mines, seeks to acquire critical mineral assets.
Discussions underway with countries including Zambia and Chile.
KABIL already acquired lithium blocks in Argentina.
India aims to boost its R&D to meet future needs.
India allocated $4 billion for the National Critical Mineral Mission.
- Who
- G. Kishan Reddy, KABIL
- What
- Acquisition of critical mineral assets
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Various locations globally
- Why
- To meet growing demand for EV batteries and renewable energy.
Government's Investment
Global Markets
Acquiring Minerals
Government's Investment
India is investing in the acquisition of critical mineral assets.
Global Markets
India is pursuing assets in the global markets to meet its needs.
- Organization
- KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Limited)
- Ministry
- Ministry of Mines
- Minister
- G. Kishan Reddy
- Focus
- Acquiring Critical Mineral Assets
- Countries in Discussion
- Zambia, Chile, Japan, Peru, Australia, UAE
- Recent Acquisition
- Lithium blocks in Argentina