The article delves into the global landscape of natural resources, focusing on how countries like Russia and the US have leveraged their resource wealth for economic and strategic gains. It highlights India's resource potential, including coal, iron ore, bauxite, and its exploration of lithium, amidst challenges like reliance on external sources due to underutilized reserves. The piece emphasizes China's significant role in the critical mineral supply chain, underscoring India's need to develop its processing infrastructure. It further explores India's mining sector's growth, import-export dynamics, and challenges such as regulatory delays and lack of investments. The article also discusses the need for India to tap into its unexplored geological potential and overcome barriers like outdated infrastructure and environmental concerns. Lastly, it mentions initiatives like setting up KABIL to address these challenges and unlock India's natural resources sector's trillion-dollar potential.