Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Odisha tightens iron ore grade checks after alleged royalty underreporting: ReportOdisha, India's largest iron ore-producing state, has stepped up quality-control inspections after authorities found instances of miners al...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shockIndia is accelerating efforts to localise mining and construction equipment manufacturing after Chinese export delays disrupted supplies of...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Why US' Russia act need not worry IndiaThe proposed US Sanctioning Russia Act, which could impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, may have limited chances of beco...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwaterJapan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed lo...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India must cut launch costs, boost local manufacturing to become world's third-largest space economy: DoT officialIndia is on a mission to become the world's third-largest space economy by the year 2033. This ambitious vision hinges on vital changes in ...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Global Market: Indonesia stocks attract bargain hunters as AI rally loses steamGlobal investors are shifting funds into Indonesia's stock market, which has seen significant declines. This rotation occurs as the rally i...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
US imposes new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian productsThe United States is imposing a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. This follows Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of American cars ...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Weak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
India is ready to play in Russia's long game on top of the worldIndia and Russia are enhancing cooperation on the Northern Sea Route project. This Arctic corridor offers India an alternative to the Suez ...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India, China trade rises to USD 91.72 bn in first 6-month, trade deficit widens to USD 67.1 bnChina's exports to India grew significantly in early 2026. Indian exports to China also saw substantial percentage increases during this pe...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST