Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner for South Asia Nathan Davis on Thursday said critical minerals and rare earth elements are emerging as the ''future pillar'' of the rapidly expanding economic partnership between Australia and India.

Davis, who is currently leading a delegation of over 40 Australian mining technology and services companies to the city in a mining conclave and exhibition, provided a detailed overview of the existing partnership, in an interaction with PTI.

He said approximately 50 Australian firms are already operating in India, and a dozen more are exploring with a focus on supplying advanced mining equipment, technology, and sustainability solutions.

He highlighted the strong complementarity in resources, noting Australia's large reserves of lithium and heav

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