Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandiumA remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan c...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
A battleship-shaped Japanese island was more than 17 times as densely populated as Tokyo in 1959; now it’s a ghost town you can’t explore aloneOnce alive with the bustle of over 5,000 residents, Hashima Island was a coal-mining powerhouse, renowned for its remarkable density and un...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of HormuzPresident Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline pric...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Peace killed a boomtown: How the end of World War I turned one of Australia's biggest copper settlements into a ghost townKuridala was once a thriving Queensland mining town, which prospered greatly during World War I. Copper became a strategic metal, driving s...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor ProjectDeccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG reportThe CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks hold steady as gold miners gain, tech shares slip; Hong Kong dragged by insurersThe Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced ma...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace dealOil prices fell as markets reacted to ongoing discussions between Iran and Oman. The negotiations could pave the way for a peace agreement ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
US crude inventories rise as refinery runs ease and imports climb, EIA saysUnited States crude oil stocks increased by 2.5 million barrels last week. Refinery processing eased slightly, and crude imports saw a mode...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce importsThe World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce impor...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%It was after quite some time that market breadth, always a better indicator of underlying sentiment, was positive for a few trading session...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals pushPresident Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral s...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probeA peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reser...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.30 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