India looks to untapped graphite riches for slice of critical minerals boom

Clean energy demand for battery-grade graphite is surging, but India faces several big hurdles as it positions itself to compete with China's grip on the supply chain The post India looks to untapped graphite riches for slice of critical minerals boom appeared first on Climate Home News .

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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80d Climate Home News India looks to untapped graphite riches for slice of critical minerals boom — Clean energy demand for battery-grade graphite is surging, but India faces several big hurdles as it positions itself to compete with China's grip on the…

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iea.blob.core.windows.net Globalcriticalmineralsoutlook2025 (iea.blob.core.windows.net)

mea.gov.in De26B4627 (mea.gov.in)

mines.gov.in Ne Conclave 1751100905 (mines.gov.in)

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Appeared in: 2026-07-09 (#8)

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