India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals, Exploration, and Mining

India and Sri Lanka strengthened their collaboration in mineral exploration and mining, focusing on critical minerals essential for both nations’ growth. Discussions included exploration opportunities in Sri Lanka’s graphite and beach sand resources, vital for clean energy and advanced battery technologies. India’s National Critical Mineral Mission is aimed at securing essential raw materials like lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and copper to meet the country’s renewable energy targets. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in geology and mineral resources was discussed to enhance capability, exploration, and processing.