New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- State-run Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has initiated detailed exploration for critical minerals in Argentina as part of India's push to secure vital mineral resources needed for its clean energy and manufacturing ambitions, Sunil Kumar Singh, CEO of KABIL told ANI today.

"KABIL has been established by the Government of India as a joint venture company with a mandate to scout for critical mineral assets abroad," Singh, told ANI in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the Energy Security Conference 2025. "Presently, we are engaged in one particular project in Argentina and are looking at other territories for additional critical mineral assets," he added.

Singh said that KABIL's project in Argentina cove...