India
and the United Kingdom launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain
Observatory New Delhi
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India and the United
Kingdom launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
on 5 June 2026 in New Delhi.
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The observatory is a
joint initiative of TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and University of Cambridge.
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Critical minerals are
minerals essential for economic activity and industrial production.
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They are widely used in
clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, and
emerging technologies.
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Critical mineral supply
chains include extraction, processing, refining, transportation, and end-use
manufacturing.
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GSCO is designed to
monitor and analyse global critical mineral supply chains.
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It helps identify supply
risks and disruptions across critical mineral markets.
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The observatory generates
market intelligence and supports evidence-based decision-making.
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It assists policymakers, industries,
and researchers in understanding supply-chain vulnerabilities.
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GSCO also promotes
resource security for sectors related to clean energy and advanced
manufacturing.
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The initiative was first
announced during the visit of Keir Starmer to India in October 2025.
¨ The June 2026 launch marks Phase II of the UK–India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory.
¨ A Research Collaboration Agreement for the project was formally signed in March 2026.
