Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka urged SCCL to diversify into rare earth and critical minerals mining, stressing the need for corporate-style planning and global expansion to secure the company’s future beyond coal.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to carry out statewide mineral mapping to identify valuable deposits, promote mineral value addition, strengthen mining regulation, improve sand monitoring, and explore opportunities to boost revenue and employment through mineral resources
In Amaravati, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to develop rare earth and titanium-based minerals from its beach sand reserves, aiming to reduce dependence on China, build a coastal value-addition corridor, and boost domestic manufacturing for clean energy and defense
A PRF report says India can play a pivotal role in reshaping Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains amid US-China tensions. Ongoing ASEAN trade renegotiations and bilateral pacts could help counter Chinese dominance and strengthen regional partnerships
