India is making efforts to secure exploration rights for a cobalt-rich underwater mountain in the Indian Ocean, but its bid faces challenges due to competing territorial claims. The urgency behind India's application stems from concerns over China's presence in the region and its dominance in the global cobalt supply chain....
India eyes buried mineral treasure
According to The Times of India, India will soon be seeking the approval for deep-sea exploration of minerals and metals in central Indian Ocean region from International Seabed Authority (ISA). This move is done to anchor the country’s strategic significance in the Indian Ocean region and open up the possibility...