September 8, 2026 11:27 PM
India steps up deep-sea mining push to secure critical minerals and strengthen Blue Economy
India is stepping up efforts to develop deep-sea mining capabilities as part of its strategy to secure critical mineral supplies and strengthen its position in the emerging Blue Economy. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), in association with knowledge partner EY and NITI Aayog, organised a high-level industry outreach workshop on “Deep Sea Mining - Business Opportunities and Strategic Importance” at the Dr Ambedkar International Cent...