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- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powersThe Centre has proposed limiting states’ powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking ...
Fed up with rust stains in your toilet bowl? Here’s how to prevent them from returningRust stains appearing in toilet bowls are frequently a result of high iron levels in the water supply. It is vital to tackle this elevated ...- Centre proposes to curb powers of states to tax mineralsThe central government is poised to restrict state authority concerning taxation on mining activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ...
- Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsThe Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich are...
- Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
- CBIC directs CGST zones to track illegal mining, curb tax evasionCentral tax authorities are taking proactive measures by partnering with state mining departments to address the issue of illegal mineral e...
- Superfood Moringa: No more bitter taste? Scientists find new ways to use every part of 'miracle tree' in cheela, muffins, cookies & moreScientists are developing new food technologies using the moringa tree, with innovations that utilise nearly every part of the plant and he...
- 'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...
- US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
- A 400-year-old English forest could be sacrificed for stone used in Britain's historic landmarksA woodland in southeast England faces quarrying for building stone. Kent County Council approved a plan to extract stone from Oaken Wood. L...
- Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildoutThe United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key indust...
- 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...
- US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents sayThe Trump administration plans significant funding increases for programs countering China's global influence. Hundreds of millions will be...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Capex in mining, construction equipment sectors to hit Rs 10 lakh crore by 2030: ReportCapital expenditure for mining and construction equipment will nearly double by 2030. This growth is driven by accelerated infrastructure p...
- Maharashtra withdraws 2023 circular on minor mineral levy during land developmentMaharashtra government withdrew a May 2023 circular on minor mineral royalty. This move provides relief to developers facing legal disputes...
- Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be minedScientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This "invisible gold" is locked inside pyrite and ...
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