Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, cites malpracticesZimbabwe has imposed an immediate halt on the export of unprocessed minerals and lithium concentrates, citing widespread irregularities and...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
India pulls out of Russian-backed Mali lithium project over security risks: ReportIndia is pulling out of a lithium project in Mali. Security risks and political instability in the West African nation are the main reasons...
12 Feb, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest $1.8 billion with Orion into critical mineralsThe U.S. and Abu Dhabi are investing $1.8 billion with Orion Resource Partners to secure critical mineral supply chains. This initiative ai...
24 Oct, 2025, 06.34 AM IST
Europe's lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cashTo succeed, Europe needs to strengthen ties with lithium-rich nations and foster local electric vehicle markets.
21 Jun, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
India’s interests on critical minerals can align with African priorities to create win-win situationIndia is aiming to secure critical minerals by boosting domestic mining and engaging with mineral-rich geographies like Africa. The Nationa...
05 Mar, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
Vedanta to invest $2 bn in Saudi copper projectsSaudi Arabia secured $9.32 billion in metal and mining investments from companies like Vedanta and Zijin Group. Vedanta will build copper f...
26 Nov, 2024, 05.25 PM IST
Energy transition: India remains highly dependent on imports of critical minerals, says reportIndia relies heavily on imports for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The demand for these minerals may more than double ...
28 Oct, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
India taps Africa, Latin America to shore up critical mineral supplyIndia actively pursues strategic partnerships with Africa and Latin America to secure critical minerals, focusing on lithium for clean ener...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.24 AM IST
Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with U.S. companyCoal India Ltd, in collaboration with a U.S. firm, is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina to secure battery material supplies under the U...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Incentives, investments in tech, infra must for developing India's critical mineral sector: GTRIA report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) emphasized the need for fiscal incentives, technological investments, infrastructur...
19 Feb, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
Africa pushes back against China's predatory practices in rare earth mineral sectorResource rich bigger African states are pushing back against Beijing. In August Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, suspended some of illega...
18 Sep, 2023, 06.16 AM IST
Australia blocks acquisition of lithium mine by China-linked firmAustralia has barred the takeover of financially stricken lithium miner Alita Resources Ltd by a China-linked company after advice from Aus...
21 Jul, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
Who wants the precious mine? A lot is going on in India on critical minerals frontIndia Inc is seeking incentives for mining and processing the 30 critical minerals that the Centre has identified as crucial for economic g...
18 Jul, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
China jumps ahead in the rush to secure Lithium from AfricaIn order to defend its dominance in Electric Vehicles metals processing, China needs to diversify its supply sources.
04 Jul, 2023, 09.41 AM IST
ETtech Opinion | India on right track to be global EV hub: Ola's Bhavish AggarwalIt’s in India’s destiny to build world class products in electric mobility segment.
28 Dec, 2022, 08.11 AM IST
The next best electric car battery is here, cheaper than everThe sodium-based batteries aren’t going to take electric cars any further than lithium can. Not anytime soon, at least. However, the materi...
16 Sep, 2021, 10.15 AM IST
Lohia Auto to introduce new range of electric scooters, bikes in IndiaThe products will be manufactured for domestic as well as exports markets in Lohia Auto’s proposed new facility in Andhra Pradesh.
07 Jan, 2019, 03.26 PM IST