India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory for improved cooperation, tech-sharing

India and the U.K. have launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to enhance cooperation and technology-sharing. The platform will be jointly operated by academic and research institutions from both nations to monitor and analyze global mineral supply chains.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to secure resilient supply chains for critical minerals, which are essential for clean energy transitions and strategic industrial independence.
Seeking to expand cooperation and technology-sharing in the realm, India and the United Kingdom on Thursday (June 5, 2026) formally launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
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