India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China
Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.

Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.






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