Solar Eclipse 2026: NASA has a bold plan to unlock the Sun's secretsNASA will launch a scientific campaign during the August 12 solar eclipse. A high-altitude aircraft will study the Sun's corona for extende...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missionsChile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin ReportIndia is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare eart...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent saysUS officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeti...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
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
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
As Zimbabwe's raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions growZimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in i...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCOCanadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in In...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 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 and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining tiesIndia and Myanmar are enhancing cooperation in rare earths sector. Indian teams visited Myanmar in December 2024 and February 2026. This co...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
NAN MagneTech to invest Rs 1,250 crore in Andhra Pradesh for rare earth magnet plantNAN MagneTech will invest Rs 1,250 crore in Andhra Pradesh for a new facility. This plant will be India's first integrated rare earth magne...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
NOAA northern lights forecast: Northern lights could light up skies across the US and Canada tonight; here's when and how to watch on your smartphoneNorthern lights forecast: A minor geomagnetic storm is expected to create favorable conditions for the aurora borealis. Skywatchers in part...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.11 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
Nexon Geochem ties up with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processingNexon Geochem will collaborate with Russia's Giredmet for rare-earth processing technology. This partnership aims to build integrated facil...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Neo Performance Materials looks at India for rare earth magnet manufacturingThe Toronto-based company is a leading critical materials company specialising in rare-earth processing. It is among the world's leading no...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India, Indonesia boost defence ties with BrahMos, maritime security pactsThe two nations also signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on rare earth magnets and cooperation in minerals and technology used in the ...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China's dominance in rare earth industry has key structural weakness as US, Japan hold core patents: StudyDespite controlling the majority of global rare earth mining and processing, China's dominance faces a significant structural weakness. A r...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST