India’s largest state-owned iron ore producer, NMDC Ltd, is pivoting toward a diversified global strategy with a sharp focus on securing critical minerals—resources essential to clean energy and advanced technologies. The company is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities across mineral-rich regions in Africa, Australia, and South America. This initiative aligns with India's broader National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which aims to safeguard long-term access to strategic minerals like lithium, cobalt, and copper.