India’s Race For Cobalt in Contested Ocean Waters

India is currently racing to secure rights to explore a cobalt-rich underwater mountain in the Indian Ocean. This bid is driven by concerns over China’s presence in the region and its dominance in the global cobalt supply chain.Cobalt is a critical mineral used in electric vehicles and batteries, making it a vital element in the green energy transition. India’s application to explore the
India is currently racing to secure rights to explore a cobalt-rich underwater mountain in the Indian Ocean. This bid is driven by concerns over China’s presence in the region and its dominance in the global cobalt supply chain.Cobalt is a critical mineral used in electric vehicles and batteries, making it a vital element in the green energy transition. India’s application to explore the
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