India has over 8.5 million tonnes rare earth reserves: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | April 2, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India holds rare earth oxide resources of approximately 8.52 million tonnes, but remains dependent on imports for rare earth magnets and related products due to low-grade domestic deposits, regulatory constraints and a limited processing industry, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.