Rare earth elements
Rare earth elements underpin permanent magnets, motors, sensors and defence electronics. India has domestic mineral and processing activity through IREL, but high-performance magnet and downstream component capture remains a strategic gap.
Rare earthsCritical mineralsMagnetsMotors
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Key facts
India actorIREL is a public sector rare-earth processor in India.IREL rare earth processing and product coverage
Downstream dependencyHigh-performance magnet and motor supply chains are strategic localization targets.
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Strategic profile
Industrial importance5/5
Strategic importance5/5
Localization potential4/5
Import dependency5/5
Technology complexity4/5
Capital intensity4/5
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Mapped relationships
- PrioritizesIndia critical minerals list and auctions
- SuppliesNeodymium-praseodymium
- Depends onRare earth permanent magnet supply chain