India's critical minerals strategy is directionally correct but faces slower progress and funding gaps, says NovalSense report. The mission is vital for energy transition and reducing import reliance.
India's Deccan Gold Mines Ltd invests in Spain's Barruecopardo tungsten project, expanding its critical minerals portfolio. Read about the strategic move and its impact.
Donald Trump names a special envoy to Greenland, triggering a fierce backlash from Denmark and the EU. The Arctic showdown over sovereignty and strategic minerals escalates.
Indonesia and the US have finalised a new reciprocal tariff deal, exempting palm oil and coffee. The pact is set for signing by Presidents Prabowo and Trump next month. Read more.
Kerala High Court validates the Minerals Vesting Act 2021 but rules the state cannot claim royalty for minerals extracted from private land in Malabar before the law existed. Read the full analysis.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines' appeal, citing lack of legal standing under amended mining laws. The firm's Rs 20 crore investment claim fails. Read the full legal analysis.
New research shows Earth's atmosphere is slowly sending water and minerals to the Moon via magnetic highways. This turns lunar soil into a priceless archive of our planet's history. Read more!
A $7.4bn US-Korea Zinc smelter deal faces a shareholder revolt, testing Trump's critical minerals agenda and US-South Korea ties. Will the plan for domestic supply succeed? Read more.
Zydus Wellness's stock surged after acquiring UK's Comfort Click for ₹2,380 crore but has since retreated. We analyze if the deal is sound strategy or if market enthusiasm was premature.
Mehta Equities sets a ₹27 target for Sindhu Trade Links, forecasting 26% gains. The brokerage highlights five key growth drivers, including coal logistics and diversification into critical minerals.
Andhra Pradesh's coastline holds vast, high-grade rare earth minerals crucial for EVs, defence & tech. New policies and mining leases aim to cut China dependence and fuel India's green energy transition. Explore the strategic shift.
The US International Development Finance Corp. plans a massive funding boost to $205B, focusing on AI data centers, critical minerals, and energy projects globally, including in allied nations. Read more.
Rajasthan's new Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviews RSMML, orders hike in rock phosphate, gypsum output & aggressive marketing to cut imports and aid farmers.
India is pursuing a dual strategy to secure its rare earth supply chain, combining domestic mining and recycling. This approach is crucial for building resilience and meeting soaring global demand. Read the expert analysis.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
DR Congo and Rwanda leaders signed a peace agreement in Washington, aiming to end regional conflict. The deal, brokered by the US, seeks to unlock economic investment in the resource-rich area.
Australia's vast lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt reserves are fueling India's renewable energy and clean mobility goals. Bilateral trade has doubled in five years, with new agreements on the horizon.
India's critical minerals sector could grow to $30 billion with streamlined policies. Experts urge for a single-window clearance and stable regulations to attract investment and secure supply chains.
India now produces rare-earth metals but still imports advanced magnets from China. This structural vulnerability in EV and green tech supply chains demands a strategic, wide-angle policy response. Read the analysis.
India launches Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, reducing 90% dependence on China. Learn how this impacts EVs, defense and renewable energy sectors.
The 2025 AU-EU Summit in Luanda marks a pivotal shift from donor-recipient dynamics to interest-driven cooperation, focusing on trade, critical minerals, and debt restructuring amid global changes.
India's steel ministry directs SAIL & NMDC to secure overseas mineral assets like coking coal, lithium & copper. Strategic move aims to cut import bills & ensure supply security amidst global shifts.
India is planning for a massive 3 TWh battery energy storage capacity by 2047, a six-fold increase driven by EVs and data centers. Discover the $840 billion roadmap.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
The US government has invested $10 billion in private firms under Trump, focusing on minerals & semiconductors to counter China. Read about the deals & concerns.
China's export controls on minerals vital for semiconductors and green tech expose Western supply chain vulnerabilities. Discover why diversification is slow and what it means for the energy transition.
India and Canada strengthen economic ties with focus on critical minerals, clean energy and technology. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 through CEPA agreement.
The failure of Australian company Peak Rare Earths to develop Tanzania's mine reveals China's strategic control over critical minerals. Learn how Western efforts collapsed.
India joins Australia and Canada in a trilateral technology partnership focusing on green energy innovation and resilient supply chains, including critical minerals. Discover how this alliance will shape future cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines India's human-centric development vision at G20 summit, proposing critical minerals circularity initiative for global cooperation.