U.S.,India, Collaborate for Critical Mineral Supplies

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), along with Silverado Policy Accelerator and Principal to Principal Strategies (P2P), organized a roundtable to discuss the potential for advancing clean energy agendas and fortifying economic interests between the United States and India. A key focus of the discussion was India’s potential role in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, emphasized India’s importance as a partner in this effort. He highlighted that the U.S.-India energy relationship is one of the most significant in the world, underscoring the strategic importance of collaboration in the critical minerals sector.

The roundtable, titled “Enhancing U.S.-India Critical Minerals Collaboration,” aimed to develop an actionable roadmap for strengthening cooperation in this domain. While acknowledging that this collaboration is still in its early stages, the objective is to stimulate investments and create strong bilateral connections within critical minerals supply chains and their associated downstream industries.

The discussion highlighted the increasing demand for key minerals such as graphite, manganese, and lithium, which play a crucial role in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. These minerals are seen as vital in supporting India’s efforts to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070.

This collaboration is viewed as essential for both countries to secure their supply chains and advance their respective clean energy goals.

For India, developing its critical minerals sector could not only support its domestic clean energy ambitions but also position the country as a key player in global supply chains.

Verinda Fike, the Regional Director for the Indo-Pacific at the US Trade and Development Agency said USTDA is committed to partnering across governments and the private sector to strengthen critical mineral supply chains.

The discussion serves as a starting point for more concrete collaborations between the U.S. and India in the critical minerals sector, potentially leading to joint ventures, technology transfers, and increased trade in these essential resources.

Last updated: December 26th, 2025