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BRICS Unites on Fair Critical Minerals and Peaceful Space Cooperation

BRICS Unites on Fair Critical Minerals and Peaceful Space Cooperation
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInstitutional DevelopmentPeace & DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: Outlook India | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 07:16:01 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS leaders called for reliable, responsible, diversified, resilient, fair, sustainable and just supply chains for critical minerals.
  • The declaration emphasized that resource-rich countries should retain sovereignty over mineral resources and secure greater value from extraction and processing.
  • BRICS linked critical minerals to zero- and low-emission energy technologies, energy security and more resilient energy supply chains.
  • BRICS reaffirmed its commitment to the peaceful exploration and use of outer space and highlighted the role of the Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation.
  • BRICS welcomed discussions at the Heads of Space Agencies meeting in Bengaluru, including progress on amending the RSSC Agreement and work on a proposed BRICS Space Council.
  • BRICS supported efforts to prevent an arms race in outer space, including the PPWT draft treaty, transparency and confidence-building measures, and norms, rules and principles for space activities.
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