Choose the value-chain role before the partner.

Context to carry into 2027

The Embassy of Japan in India reported a 21 August conference focused on critical-mineral recovery and recycling, with business matchmaking among participating companies. This is an August development relevant to the current planning agenda. Embassy of Japan in India — Critical minerals recycling conference

Nagi perspective

Start with a precise role: collection, processing technology, quality assurance, logistics or a customer for recovered material. Each role requires different capabilities and creates different dependencies.

Next management decision

Write a one-page partner brief specifying the contribution needed, acceptance criteria, information rights and a pilot milestone. Use it to compare candidates against the same requirements.

Nagi perspective and the management question above are our analysis, separate from the source announcement.