US EditionPM Modi Takes Aim at China’s Rare-Earth Stranglehold: ‘Prevent Weaponisation’
STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, JUL 7 – Prime Minister Modi called for BRICS to secure resilient mineral supply chains and promote ethical AI governance amid China’s dominant share in rare earth processing, representing 40% of global GDP.
- On July 7, 2025, while addressing the annual meeting of BRICS leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on member nations to collaborate in securing supply chains for vital minerals and advanced technologies.
- This call was driven by concerns over China's dominance in processing key minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earths, accounting for about 75% of global capacity in 2024.
- Modi stressed that countries should not exploit critical minerals or technology supply chains for selfish purposes or use them to harm other nations, subtly criticizing China’s export limitations.
- He also revealed that India will organize the AI Impact Summit in 2026 to promote responsible AI governance, emphasizing the need for global regulations that enhance transparency, prevent misuse, and encourage innovation.
- This event highlights the need for multilateral cooperation within BRICS to strengthen supply chains and AI governance amidst geopolitical tensions and a shifting global order.
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India in talks with Australia to source rare earth minerals - The Tribune
India is in talks with Australia to source rare earth minerals, an Australian official said on Tuesday. The development assumes significance in the wake of rare earth magnet shortage caused by Chinese export restrictions.
In a veiled dig at China, PM Modi urges Brics to 'prevent weaponisation’ of rare earths
PM Modi has urged BRICS nations to work together to secure supplies of critical minerals and cautioned against any country using these resources as a “weapon,” in remarks seen as a veiled swipe at China’s export restrictions on rare earths.
China in sight, PM Modi urges BRICS to 'prevent weaponisation’ of critical minerals
Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Modi warned against the weaponisation of strategic resources, stating: “It’s important to ensure that no country uses these resources for its own selfish gain or as a weapon against others.”
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