Earlier this year, a 29-year-old Argentine engineering student mixed iron fillers into ordinary plaster to create a magnet-friendly wall finish. Now it could appeal to 45 million U.S. renter households looking to hang objects without drilling holesA student developed a magnetic cement finish for walls. This material allows hanging objects without drilling into surfaces. The finish con...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
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...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
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...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
NITI Aayog working on policy recommendations, incentives to boost critical mineral extractionRecycling of battery, e-waste, and mining waste is also a key strategy, with a committee examining the entire recovery process. Overseas ac...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan ReddyIndia possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA gove...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources sayIndia and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources...
12 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Mining cooperation shaping India-Argentine partnershipArgentina and India are strengthening economic ties. Mining cooperation is a key focus, with Argentina offering a favorable framework for I...
03 Mar, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Critical Minerals, Cycles and Strategy: Why India should bet on ArgentinaIndia and Argentina are deepening cooperation on critical minerals. This partnership is crucial for India's future growth in electric vehic...
11 Jan, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
BRICS leaders’ statement will mention terrorism to ‘satisfaction’Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil for the BRICS Summit on July 6-7. He will advocate for a broad anti-terror coalition. The PM...
30 Jun, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
Argentina and Chile new economic superpowers? Vicuña mineral discovery marks largest copper, gold, and silver findA major mineral deposit discovered in the Andes Mountains along the Argentina-Chile border contains significant quantities of copper, gold,...
30 Jun, 2025, 12.49 PM IST
India-Argentina forge agreement for Lithium exploration & miningIndia and Argentina have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in lithium exploration and mining investment. This partnership aims to streng...
19 Feb, 2025, 06.17 PM 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
India to explore lithium in ArgentinaAn official statement this is the first ever lithium exploration and mining project by an Indian government company. KABIL will start explo...
16 Jan, 2024, 09.04 PM IST
India to pump in about Rs 200 cr to explore, develop five lithium blocks in Argentia: Govt"The project will help India strengthen lithium supplies, while developing lithium mining and downstream sectors of both the countries," mi...
15 Jan, 2024, 09.20 PM IST
District mineral fund will make mining unviable: AssochamThe non-profit body would be funded by an additional levy related to royalty, the rate of which will be prescribed by the Centre.
24 Dec, 2014, 04.53 PM IST