Graphite mine block: India looking to acquire block in Sri Lanka
The Indian government is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire a graphite mine block. The move is a part of the plan to forge global alliances to secure critical mineral supplies. India has also received an offer from the United Arab Emirates to partner for critical minerals.
Sri Lankan graphite is considered among the purest in the world with more than 98% carbon content.
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