Rare Earth Elements - Vitamine of Modern Industry

Rare Earth Elements which include minerals such as lithium, vanadium, zirconium have wide-ranging applications from electronics to the electric vehicle ecosystem.

Used in the batteries of EVs, necessary for green transition. Example: Li-ion batteries.

Used in highend consumer electronics such as mobile phones, TVs. Example: cobalt, nickel.

Semiconductor fabrication unit with manifarious applications.

Critical infrastructure such as power/super computers.

90% of REE processing is concentrated in China. Forms strategic bargaining.

Concentration of reserves in African nations/countries. Need to friendshoot exploration corporatee — KABIL in Africa, America.

Need for FTAs to ensure secure supply chains and assured volatility. Example: CEPA with Australia which has reserves.

Political headwinds from the US require to explore own reserves. Example: lithium reserves in Peace.