Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, environmentally friendly mobility. These are not simple blocks of metal, but ...
THE HUMBLE magnet may not seem to belong alongside steel, microchips and oil as a chess piece in the great diplomatic game. But on April 4th, as part of its retaliation against America’s tariffs, ...
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In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence on China in one of the most strategic corners of the global supply chain: rare earth magnets.
It is critical for key decisionmakers to keep in mind the symbiotic relationship between critical minerals and permanent magnets.
India’s electric vehicle segment is getting perhaps the most important behind-the-scenes upgrade: locally made rare-earth ...