India-Chile Trade Deal Nears Final Stage
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a major trade pact. The CEPA deal focuses on market access and critical minerals, promising a win-win for both economies. Read more.
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a major trade pact. The CEPA deal focuses on market access and critical minerals, promising a win-win for both economies. Read more.
The US intervention in Venezuela is driven by a quest for critical minerals essential for AI, not just oil. With China dominating processing, America is securing resources across South America. Read the full analysis.
As Nifty hits record highs, discover why defence, railways, and critical minerals are emerging as top investment themes for 2026, driven by self-reliance and infrastructure push. Read analysis.
China's new export licensing for silver, effective Jan 1, 2026, could disrupt global supply. India, importing 40% of its silver from China & HK, faces strategic concerns in solar, AI, and defence sectors. Read the full analysis.
Mint Plain Facts: Major central banks tread carefully in 2026 as US intervenes in Venezuela's oil, China tightens export controls, and US growth surprises. Analysis of global ripples and India's impact.
India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights decades of underinvestment in R&D and mineral exploration. To be a global player, India must urgently boost innovation and unlock its buried mineral wealth. Read the analysis.
Oil India Limited inks a composite licence agreement for the Phop Graphite and Vanadium Block in Keyi Panyor district, boosting India's critical mineral security. Read the full story.
Silver prices skyrocketed over 160% in 2025, driven by industrial demand, US-China trade tensions, and investor frenzy. Discover the factors behind the historic rally and what's next for the white metal.
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) plans strategic entry into critical minerals, leveraging decades of mining experience. MD Subhrakant Panda reveals preliminary plans. Read more.
Odisha government will finalize auction details for 11 major critical mineral blocks on January 3. The move aims to boost India's domestic supply of strategic resources like graphite and nickel.
India unveils major reforms to simplify import inspections, a key move to boost trade and secure a long-awaited free trade agreement with the United States. Learn the details.
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.
China has initiated a formal dispute at the World Trade Organization against India's import restrictions in the solar and IT sectors. This move escalates trade tensions between the two Asian giants. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.