NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Mines on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on cooperation in the area of Critical Minerals used in the manufacture of electronic goods, electric cars and military hardware.  The collaboration will provide India with access to reliable data, analysis, and policy recommendations in the critical mineral sector, thereby enhancing its decision-making capabilities and ensuring strategic resource management. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an international organisation within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This collaboration will enable India to streamline its policies, regulations, and investment strategies in the critical mineral sector, aligning them with global standards and best practices. “By learning from the experiences of other IEA member states and associated countries, India can accelerate its progress towards sustainable and resilient energy systems,” the Ministry of Mines said in a statement. “The MoU with the IEA will also facilitate capacity building and knowledge exchange between India and the IEA member states. Collaboration on data collection, modelling, and analysis would enhance India’s technical capabilities and institutional capacity in the critical mineral sector. Furthermore, the joint research projects, workshops, and training programmes carried out...