India secures rare earths cooperation with Myanmar
India has increased efforts to obtain rare earth minerals from northern Myanmar, according to a Mizzima report, pursuing bilateral arrangements after high‑level talks in June 2026 and ambassador engagement in July. Myanmar has seen a large rise in rare earth output and is now described as the third largest producer, which India views as a strategic alternative amid Chinese export tightening. The report notes major hurdles: most deposits lie in landlocked, rugged, conflict-affected northern areas controlled in part by ethnic armed groups like the KIA, so India may need commercial, logistical and technical measures to make supplies viable.
India seeks Myanmar rare earths to reduce dependence on China
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High-level talks between India and Myanmar took place in June 2026. The Indian ambassador also raised rare earth cooperation in July. Next steps could include formal agreements and capacity or infrastructure efforts to enable extraction.
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