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	'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.

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	'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.

	KABIL was incorporated as a joint partnership between three [[Public Sector Undertakings in India\|Central Public Sector Enterprises]] (CPSEs): [[National Aluminium Company]] (NALCO), [[Hindustan Copper]] (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL, and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30, respectively.<ref name="autocar">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="etauto">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=China's rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|title=Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia \|website=Moneycontrol \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web \|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|title=Press Release \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 years \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/state-owned-kabil-expects-to-start-lithium-production-in-argentina-in-4-5-years/articleshow/133295739.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|access-date=19 October 2026 \|date=17 August 2026}}</ref>		KABIL was incorporated as a joint partnership between three [[Public Sector Undertakings in India\|Central Public Sector Enterprises]] (CPSEs): [[National Aluminium Company]] (NALCO), [[Hindustan Copper]] (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL, and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30, respectively.<ref name="autocar">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250829073654/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|archive-date=2025-08-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="etauto">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=China's rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819130744/https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|archive-date=2025-08-19 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|title=Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia \|website=Moneycontrol \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250720173523/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|archive-date=2025-07-20 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web \|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|title=Press Release \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626052859/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|archive-date=2020-06-26 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 years \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/state-owned-kabil-expects-to-start-lithium-production-in-argentina-in-4-5-years/articleshow/133295739.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|access-date=19 October 2026 \|date=17 August 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260818063451/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/state-owned-kabil-expects-to-start-lithium-production-in-argentina-in-4-5-years/articleshow/133295739.cms \|archive-date=2026-08-18 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	== Functioning ==		== Functioning ==
	KABIL is responsible for carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting the country's requirement for these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government-to-government) collaborations with the producing countries, or strategic acquisitions/investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.<ref name="autocar" /><ref name="cnbctv18">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="gto">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=Global Trade Observer \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL is responsible for carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting the country's requirement for these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government-to-government) collaborations with the producing countries, or strategic acquisitions/investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.<ref name="autocar" /><ref name="cnbctv18">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309045435/https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|archive-date=2023-03-09 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="gto">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=Global Trade Observer \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	== Finance ==		== Finance ==
	The joint venture company, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), has an authorised capital of ₹100 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹30 crore.<ref name="zeebiz">{{cite web \|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-hcl-gets-nod-for-joint-venture-company-with-mecl-nalco-31029 \|title=HCL gets nod for joint venture company with MECL, NALCO \|website=Zee Business \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		The joint venture company, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), has an authorised capital of ₹100 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹30 crore.<ref name="zeebiz">{{cite web \|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-hcl-gets-nod-for-joint-venture-company-with-mecl-nalco-31029 \|title=HCL gets nod for joint venture company with MECL, NALCO \|website=Zee Business \|access-date=18 October 2026\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419144256/https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-hcl-gets-nod-for-joint-venture-company-with-mecl-nalco-31029 \|archive-date=2021-04-19 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.

	KABIL was incorporated as a joint partnership between three [[Public Sector Undertakings in India\|Central Public Sector Enterprises]] (CPSEs): [[National Aluminium Company]] (NALCO), [[Hindustan Copper]] (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL, and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30, respectively.<ref name="autocar">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="etauto">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=China's rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|title=Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia \|website=Moneycontrol \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web \|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|title=Press Release \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL was incorporated as a joint partnership between three [[Public Sector Undertakings in India\|Central Public Sector Enterprises]] (CPSEs): [[National Aluminium Company]] (NALCO), [[Hindustan Copper]] (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL, and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30, respectively.<ref name="autocar">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="etauto">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=China's rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|title=Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia \|website=Moneycontrol \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web \|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|title=Press Release \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 years \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/state-owned-kabil-expects-to-start-lithium-production-in-argentina-in-4-5-years/articleshow/133295739.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|access-date=19 October 2026 \|date=17 August 2026}}</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' ~~(KABIL), a~~ joint venture company ~~will be set up soon~~ to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)''' is an Indian [[joint venture]] company established to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.

	KABIL ~~will be set up in~~ joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises ~~including~~ National Aluminium Company ~~Ltd.~~(NALCO), Hindustan Copper ~~Ltd.~~(HCL) and Mineral Exploration ~~Company Ltd~~ (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="~~barefix1~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="~~barefix2~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh ~~- BusinessToday~~ \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="~~barefix3~~">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China~~]]’s~~ rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>		KABIL was incorporated as a joint partnership between three [[Public Sector Undertakings in India\|Central Public Sector Enterprises]] (CPSEs): [[National Aluminium Company]] (NALCO), [[Hindustan Copper]] (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL, and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30, respectively.<ref name="autocar">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="etauto">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=China's rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web \|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html \|title=Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia \|website=Moneycontrol \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web \|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058 \|title=Press Release \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Background==		== Background ==
	~~KABIL’s~~ main objective ~~will be~~ to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the ~~[[Nation]]~~. The company ~~would~~ also ~~help~~ in realizing the overall objective of import substitution. KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[~~Copper~~]], ~~Lithium, Cobalt etc~~.<ref name="~~[[Deccan Herald]]~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL's main objective is to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the nation. The company also helps in realizing the overall objective of import substitution. KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of a critical and strategic nature, such as copper, [[lithium]], and [[cobalt]].<ref name="deccanherald">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with Argentina \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted ~~for exploring~~ possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, ~~the~~ engagement ~~of KABIL~~ is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="~~[[Deccan Herald]]~~"/>		Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted to explore possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, KABIL's engagement is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], [[Argentina]], [[Bolivia]], and [[Chile]], which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="deccanherald" />

	==Functioning==		== Functioning ==
	KABIL ~~will be~~ responsible in carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting ~~country’s~~ requirement of these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is to done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government to government) collaborations with the producing countries or strategic acquisitions or investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.<ref name="~~barefix1~~" /><ref name="~~barefix4~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium ~~- CNBC TV18~~ \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="~~barefix5~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report ~~- undefined~~ \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=~~www.globaltradeobserver.com~~ \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL is responsible for carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting the country's requirement for these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government-to-government) collaborations with the producing countries, or strategic acquisitions/investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.<ref name="autocar" /><ref name="cnbctv18">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="gto">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=Global Trade Observer \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Finance==		== Finance ==
	The ~~JV would take shape of a new~~ company, ~~namely~~ Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), ~~which will have~~ an authorised and paid-up capital of ~~Rs 100 crore and Rs 30~~ crore.<ref name="~~barefix6~~">{{cite web \|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-hcl-gets-nod-for-joint-venture-company-with-mecl-nalco-31029 \|title=HCL gets nod for joint venture company with MECL, NALCO \|website=Zee Business \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		The joint venture company, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), has an authorised capital of ₹100 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹30 crore.<ref name="zeebiz">{{cite web \|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-hcl-gets-nod-for-joint-venture-company-with-mecl-nalco-31029 \|title=HCL gets nod for joint venture company with MECL, NALCO \|website=Zee Business \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

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	KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the [[Nation]]. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution. KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[Copper]], Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the [[Nation]]. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution. KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[Copper]], Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="Deccan Herald"/~~><ref>https://www.psuconnect.in/news/mines-ministry-created-a-jv-company--namely-kabil/30803/</ref~~>		Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]"/>

	==Functioning==		==Functioning==

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	'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.

	KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.~~<ref name="JAGRAN">https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/three-central-psus-to-set-up-kabil-to-ensure-consistent-supply-of-critical-minerals-1564735215-1</ref>~~<ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China]]’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>		KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China]]’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
	KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the [[Nation]]. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution.~~<ref name="JAGRAN"/>~~ KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[Copper]], Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the [[Nation]]. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution. KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[Copper]], Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="Deccan Herald"/><ref>https://www.psuconnect.in/news/mines-ministry-created-a-jv-company--namely-kabil/30803/</ref>		Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="Deccan Herald"/><ref>https://www.psuconnect.in/news/mines-ministry-created-a-jv-company--namely-kabil/30803/</ref>

	==Functioning==		==Functioning==
	KABIL will be responsible in carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting country’s requirement of these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is to done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government to government) collaborations with the producing countries or strategic acquisitions or investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.~~<ref name="JAGRAN"/>~~<ref name="barefix1" /><ref name="barefix4">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium - CNBC TV18 \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix5">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report - undefined \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=www.globaltradeobserver.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL will be responsible in carrying out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting country’s requirement of these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is to done by creating trading opportunities, G2G (government to government) collaborations with the producing countries or strategic acquisitions or investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries.<ref name="barefix1" /><ref name="barefix4">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/lithium-mining-extraction-reserves-jammu-kashmir-nalco-mecl-hindustan-copper-15953011.htm \|title=Top three companies in India which mine lithium - CNBC TV18 \|date=17 February 2023 \|website=CNBCTV18 \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix5">{{cite web \|url=https://www.globaltradeobserver.com/post/strategies-policies-and-the-search-for-critical-minerals-a-situation-report \|title=Strategies, Policies, and the Search for Critical Minerals: A Situation Report - undefined \|date=3 March 2023 \|website=www.globaltradeobserver.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	==Finance==		==Finance==

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	'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.

	KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="JAGRAN">https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/three-central-psus-to-set-up-kabil-to-ensure-consistent-supply-of-critical-minerals-1564735215-1</ref><ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}~~</ref><ref>https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/indias-state-owned-kabil-signs-lithium-exploration-deal-in-argentina~~</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China]]’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>		KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="JAGRAN">https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/three-central-psus-to-set-up-kabil-to-ensure-consistent-supply-of-critical-minerals-1564735215-1</ref><ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China]]’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market.		'''Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)''' (KABIL), a joint venture company will be set up soon to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the [[Indian]] domestic market.

	KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="JAGRAN">https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/three-central-psus-to-set-up-kabil-to-ensure-consistent-supply-of-critical-minerals-1564735215-1</ref><ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for India \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/indias-state-owned-kabil-signs-lithium-exploration-deal-in-argentina</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=~~China’s~~ rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>		KABIL will be set up in joint partnership between three Central Public Sector Enterprises including National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL in the company is in the ratio of 40:30:30.<ref name="JAGRAN">https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/three-central-psus-to-set-up-kabil-to-ensure-consistent-supply-of-critical-minerals-1564735215-1</ref><ref name="barefix1">{{cite web \|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/government-forms-psu-consortium-to-acquire-lithium-globally-43720 \|title=KABIL lithium-ion for [[India]] \|website=Autocar Professional \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/indias-state-owned-kabil-signs-lithium-exploration-deal-in-argentina</ref><ref name="barefix2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nalco-to-boost-smelting-capacity-eyes-rare-earth-diversification-through-khanij-bidesh-491585-2025-08-29 \|title=NALCO to boost smelting capacity, eyes rare earth diversification through Khanij Bidesh - BusinessToday \|date=29 August 2025 \|website=Business Today \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite web \|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-hit-indian-ev-industry-govt-explores-alternatives/123385241 \|title=[[China]]’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives \|website=ETAuto.com \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref><ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indian-state-firms-seek-stake-in-sqm-s-lithium-projects-in-australia-sources-say-12978646.html</ref><ref>https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1581058</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
	KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the Nation. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution.<ref name="JAGRAN"/> KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as Copper, Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="Deccan Herald">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with Argentina \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>		KABIL’s main objective will be to ensure a consistent supply of critical minerals to the Indian domestic market and the mineral security of the [[Nation]]. The company would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution.<ref name="JAGRAN"/> KABIL is mandated to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets of critical and strategic nature such as [[Copper]], Lithium, Cobalt etc.<ref name="[[Deccan Herald]]">{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/state-owned-firm-kabil-to-sign-lithium-pact-with-argentina-1232224.html \|title=State-owned firm KABIL to sign lithium pact with [[Argentina]] \|website=Deccan Herald \|access-date=18 October 2026}}</ref>

	Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like Australia, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="Deccan Herald"/><ref>https://www.psuconnect.in/news/mines-ministry-created-a-jv-company--namely-kabil/30803/</ref>		Based on a commissioned study and selection criteria, select source countries have been shortlisted for exploring possibilities of mineral asset acquisition abroad. So far, the engagement of KABIL is underway with source countries like [[Australia]], Argentina, Bolivia and Chile which are endowed with cited critical and strategic minerals.<ref name="Deccan Herald"/><ref>https://www.psuconnect.in/news/mines-ministry-created-a-jv-company--namely-kabil/30803/</ref>

	==Functioning==		==Functioning==

Dokania: Dokania moved page Draft:KABIL(Khanij Bidesh India Ltd.) to KABIL(Khanij Bidesh India Ltd.)

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