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India Bets on E-Waste for Critical Minerals

Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: New Delhi aims to extract essential materials to boost its AI ambitions amid global concerns over China's mineral dominance.
WHO: New Delhi
WHAT: Ramping up extraction of critical minerals from e-waste
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To reduce reliance on China and enhance AI capabilities
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