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Uneven development - "mineral apartheid" to poor nations, Chinese lead in EVs.
Issue of neo-colonialism - rich nations try to destabilise African nations for their minerals.
Environmental issue - 1 tonne lithium requires close to 60000 gallon water. (Chinese source). Deforestation in sensitive areas, e.g. Reasi in J&K.
Issue of sustainability - REEs are also conventional depletable sources like oil.
Way forward - REEs are crucial in modern industry. Indian govt. has initiated composite license to boost exploration. Bilateral deals w.r.t. KABIL in Argentina to secure its REE supply.
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Topper
LAKSHAY AGGARWAL
AIR 164
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Topic
Geography
Distribution of Key Natural Resources
Rare Earth Elements and Mineral Resources
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