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Geological Mystery: Study Unearths How Copper Deposits Formed
- On July 1, 2025, India deployed a group of experts to Zambia to conduct an assessment of the country’s copper and cobalt deposits as part of its expanded mineral exploration initiative.
- This mission follows India's 2023 Critical Minerals Policy and its recent acquisition of 9,000 square km in Zambia for mineral exploration to reduce reliance on China.
- Zambia produces over 70% of Africa's copper and holds significant cobalt deposits vital for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies.
- During the fiscal year concluding in March 2025, India brought in 1.2 million tons of copper, while cobalt oxide shipments grew by 20%, indicating a rising demand for metals essential to clean energy.
- The exploration could strengthen India's critical mineral supply chain, support its energy transition, and contribute to geopolitical and economic shifts involving cross-border trade.
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India Launches Cobalt and Copper Exploration in Zambia
India is kicking off exploration efforts for cobalt and copper deposits in Zambia by sending a team of geologists to the African country known for its critical minerals reserves, sources at the Indian government told Reuters on Tuesday. In March this year, India bought land in Zambia to explore copper and cobalt, signaling a significant move to secure its mineral supply chains in Africa. India’s government has acquired greenfield land in Zambia’…
Zambia’s Copperbelt Unfolds A New Chapter For Arc Minerals
The morning sun casts a fresh glow over fields once trodden only by prospectors, hinting at discoveries hidden just below the soil. As a small-cap explorer steps into a partnership with one of the industry’s stalwarts, a sense of anticipation takes hold. The stage is set for a series of field campaigns, data-driven decisions and strategic manoeuvres that could reshape perceptions of a region many presumed fully understood. For investors, the unf…
India Sends Geologists to Zambia in Bid to Secure Critical Copper and Cobalt Supplies
India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore vast deposits of copper and cobalt, two essential raw materials driving the global energy transition, according to Indian government sources. The exploration marks a significant step in India’s broader strategy to diversify and secure its critical mineral supply chain, especially as demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced electronics ac…
India sends geology team to explore Zambian minerals
A TEAM of Indian geologists has been sent to Zambia to assess copper and cobalt reserves, said Reuters citing two government sources. This is as the country intensifies its drive to secure vital minerals needed for its energy transition, the newswire said. Zambia has agreed to provide India with access to 9,000 square kilometres (3,475 square miles) this year for cobalt exploration – a crucial element in electric vehicle and mobile phone batteri…
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Hindustan TimesIndia sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources say
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