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The Ministry of Earth Sciences reported the discovery of highly concentrated polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin during its latest Deep Ocean Mission expedition. These nodules are extremely rich in critical minerals like cobalt, nickel, and copper. This strategic find could significantly reduce import dependency for manufacturing advanced electric vehicle batteries.
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