Union Minister Reddy Highlights Critical Mineral Exploration Priority in Northeast India

The Global Industrial Minerals Directory 2025 offers a comprehensive resource for producers, traders, and consumers to identify suppliers and market opportunities worldwide, facilitating strategic business expansion and efficient purchasing decisions. In India, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized the government's priority on exploring critical minerals in Northeast India, highlighting ongoing coal activities and plans to develop mining projects that will boost regional economic growth and employment. Meanwhile, a workshop convened by the China Global South Initiative gathered African environmental experts from 11 West African countries to address China's environmental impact related to mining and resource extraction, producing policy briefs with actionable recommendations. These developments underscore the increasing global focus on critical and industrial minerals for economic development, sustainability, and strategic resource management across diverse regions including Asia and Africa.