Sumit Kadam
21 Oct • 11:05 AM · SEBI-Registered Analyst
India’s Critical Minerals Mission: Opportunities and Risks
Imagine India’s industries as a growing city. Steel plants need coking coal, electric vehicles need lithium, and manufacturing needs copper. Without reliable supplies, the entire growth story can face roadblocks.
To reduce dependence on imports, India launched the ₹34,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, targeting the acquisition of 50 overseas mineral assets by 2031.
But owning a mine abroad is only the beginning of the journey. Disputes involving Tata Chemicals’ soda ash operations in Kenya and operational challenges in Mozambique highlight the risks. Host-country export restrictions, logistical bottlenecks and China’s strong position in mineral refining can prevent raw materials from reaching India at competitive prices.
Which Indian stock could be relevant to this theme?
Hindustan Copper Ltd. (


