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India-Canada Trade Talks Highlight Critical Minerals as Supply‑Chain Pillar
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 10:46 AM
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India and Canada are emphasizing critical minerals in their trade discussions, viewing them as essential to a robust supply‑chain partnership.
New trade dialogues between New Delhi and Ottawa have placed critical minerals at the centre of a prospective partnership, signalling a shift toward deeper economic cooperation. Officials from both governments indicated that securing a reliable flow of these resources will underpin future supply‑chain resilience for key industries.
Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are increasingly vital for sectors ranging from renewable energy to defence. By aligning their procurement strategies, India and Canada aim to reduce dependence on traditional suppliers and mitigate geopolitical risks.
The two sides are expected to explore joint ventures, investment frameworks and regulatory alignment to facilitate smoother trade. While detailed agreements are still under negotiation, the focus on critical minerals marks a strategic move to strengthen bilateral ties and support emerging manufacturing ecosystems in both countries.
Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are increasingly vital for sectors ranging from renewable energy to defence. By aligning their procurement strategies, India and Canada aim to reduce dependence on traditional suppliers and mitigate geopolitical risks.
The two sides are expected to explore joint ventures, investment frameworks and regulatory alignment to facilitate smoother trade. While detailed agreements are still under negotiation, the focus on critical minerals marks a strategic move to strengthen bilateral ties and support emerging manufacturing ecosystems in both countries.