US builds global bloc on strategic minerals

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Warning that critical mineral supply chains have become tools of political coercion, the United States (US) convened 54 countries and the European Commission to overhaul the global market for strategic minerals and rare earths.

US says India key to Pax Silica, critical minerals

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:36 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) India will play a central role in the United States’ Pax Silica framework and its broader critical minerals strategy, a senior US official said, adding that Washington is seeking deeper cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners to secure and diversify global mineral supply chains.

EAM Jaishankar backs minerals bloc at US meet

IANS | February 4, 2026 10:17 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India supports structured international cooperation to reduce risks in critical mineral supply chains, as the United States urged allies to work towards a coordinated trading framework.