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PM Warns of Weaponisation of Critical Minerals

Concerns raised over strategic use of technology and minerals

The Prime Minister has issued a warning about the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals. This alert highlights the growing risks associated with the strategic control and use of essential resources. The statement was made in a recent briefing on September 13.

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Published Sep 13, 2026, 21:52 IST

News Desk, Niharika Times

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The Prime Minister warned about the potential weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, emphasizing the risks of their strategic control and use. He highlighted that these minerals, essential for modern technologies, could be used as tools of geopolitical leverage, affecting national security and global stability.

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The Prime Minister cautioned that critical minerals, vital for modern technologies, could be exploited as tools of geopolitical leverage. This weaponisation poses challenges to national security and global stability. Experts have echoed concerns about the increasing strategic importance of these minerals and the technologies dependent on them.

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PM Warns of Weaponisation of Critical Minerals