Talks on critical minerals cooperation amid India-Canada diplomatic strain

India’s Minister of Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, held talks with the premier of Canada’s Yukon Territory to enhance cooperation in critical mineral mining. The discussions aim to strengthen the supply chain of vital minerals, such as lead, zinc, silver, gold, asbestos, iron, and copper. This visit comes at a time of strained diplomatic relations between the two nations, with Canada recently expelling an Indian diplomat over allegations linking India to an assassination.