Searched for
INVESTMENTS IN MINING RARE EARTHS
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
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...
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...
Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials sayPresident Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery ...
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...
Coal India Ltd to fire up capex with ₹68,000 cr spendCoal India plans a significant capital expenditure of ₹68,000 crore over four fiscal years. These investments will focus on capacity expans...
Kazakhstan eyes stronger trade ties with West BengalKazakhstan's ambassador expressed keen interest in expanding business engagement with West Bengal. The nation views West Bengal as a crucia...
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...
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...
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...
Hindustan Zinc bets big on silver biz to drive growthSilver will drive Hindustan Zinc's growth over the next five years. Output is expected to double, significantly boosting earnings. Zinc pri...
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...
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...
Hindalco lines up potential Rs 1 lakh cr investment in IndiaHindalco Industries plans a substantial Rs 50,000 crore investment over three years. An additional Rs 50,000 crore in growth opportunities ...
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...
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...
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...
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...