The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was officially inaugurated in New Delhi by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. This launch signifies a crucial step in the deepening partnership between India and the UK concerning critical minerals and supply chain resilience, aimed at securing resources vital for clean energy transitions, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and emerging technologies.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy highlighted the significance of critical minerals as essential components for modern economies, clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and strategic sectors. He emphasized that the Observatory will enhance India’s capabilities in critical mineral supply chain intelligence, support evidence-based policymaking, and further the goals of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This initiative underscores India’s dedication to building robust and diversified critical mineral value chains while fostering international cooperation with trusted allies.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed the importance of India–UK collaboration in developing resilient, diversified, and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. She emphasized that increased access to critical minerals and enhanced information-sharing mutually benefit both nations, contributing significantly to economic growth and supply chain security. Cooper also acknowledged the potential of the India-UK partnership to lay the groundwork for broader cooperation across the critical minerals sector and related strategic industries.
The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory is a collaborative effort between TEXMiN (Technology Innovation in Exploration and Mining Foundation), a Technology Translational Research Park established by the Department of Science and Technology at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, and the University of Cambridge. This joint initiative aims to create a data-driven platform for monitoring and analyzing global critical mineral supply chains. The Observatory was announced during the India–UK Prime Ministers’ bilateral engagement in October 2025 and formalized through a research collaboration agreement signed in March 2026.
