India and the United Kingdom have launched a joint Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to strengthen resource security, monitor supply risks, support clean energy growth, and enhance industrial resilience.

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• India and the United Kingdom officially launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory in New Delhi on 5 June 2026 to strengthen global resource security.
• The initiative is a collaborative effort between TEXMiN at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, and the University of Cambridge for advanced supply chain research.
• Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, renewable energy infrastructure, advanced industrial production, and emerging technology sectors.
• The observatory will track global mineral extraction, processing, refining, transportation, and manufacturing networks while identifying potential disruptions and strategic vulnerabilities.
• It will provide market intelligence, risk assessments, and analytical insights to help governments, industries, and researchers make informed policy and investment decisions.
• The project was first announced during Keir Starmer’s visit to India in October 2025 as part of expanding India-United Kingdom strategic cooperation.
• A formal Research Collaboration Agreement was signed in March 2026, enabling the implementation of Phase II of the critical minerals initiative.
• India’s National Critical Mineral Mission complements the observatory by strengthening long-term mineral security and supporting the country’s clean energy transition goals.