Ev Minerals: India and China compete for minerals crucial for electric vehicles and solar panels. India applies to explore the Indian Ocean for cobalt and manganese, emphasizing strategic importance, Carlsberg Ridge, ANS, polymetallic nodules, Sunil Kumar Singh, NIO, and NIOT.
India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for two new licenses to explore parts of the Indian Ocean sea bed for minerals, If they are
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The research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 3, is designated as a non-military ship, but the primary purpose of such ships is almost certainly linked to military goals, like mapping underwater formations in the region, which is highly useful for any Chinese submarines that might operate in these areas