India
Rare Earth Sector Overview
REO Production (2025 est.)
3 kt
Reserves (2024)
6.9 Mt
≈ 2,379 yrs at current production
Source: USGS MCS 2026
Global Production Share
REO mine production 2025 (est.) · Source: USGS MCS
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Global Reserves Share
REO reserves · Source: USGS MCS 2025 / 2026
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Country Risk Scorecard
Scores 1 (very low risk) - 5 (very high risk) · REETracker assessment
OverallModerate
Political Stability
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Risk of government instability, civil unrest, or abrupt policy reversals affecting mining operations.
2/5·Low
Regulatory Transparency
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Predictability and clarity of mining permitting, licensing, and legal frameworks for foreign investors.
3/5·Moderate
Export Restriction Risk
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Likelihood of export controls, quotas, or bans on rare earth concentrates or oxides.
4/5·High
Environmental Governance
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Stringency of environmental regulation and enforcement for mining and processing operations.
4/5·High
Infrastructure Quality
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Adequacy of roads, ports, power, and water access for large-scale mining and processing.
3/5·Moderate
Supply Chain Concentration
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Degree of dependence on a single buyer or processor (particularly China) for offtake.
3/5·Moderate
Risk scores are qualitative assessments based on publicly available geopolitical, regulatory, and supply chain data as at July 2026. They are intended as indicative guidance only and should not be relied upon as investment advice.
Mining Projects in India
Processing Facilities in India
MIDHANI Hyderabad
Mishra Dhatu NigamType: Magnet Manufacturing
OSCOM Processing Plant
IREL (India) LimitedType: Cracking & Leaching
Rare Earths Division (RED)
IREL (India) LimitedType: Separation
Key Elements in India
Elements associated with ore types found in India's mining projects.
Policy & Regulatory Updates
1 article mentioning India