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
Govt scraps auction of 9 critical mineral blocks citing poor investor responseGovernment cancels auction of nine crucial mineral blocks due to poor investor interest and a lack of qualified bidders. This setback hinde...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
India, France discuss critical minerals, investments at Economic and Financial DialogueIndia and France are set to bolster economic ties, focusing on critical minerals and financial connectivity. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
China's warning reveals what really happened at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan's recent summit in Delhi has sparked concern in Beijing. Agreements on defense, critical minerals, and AI signal a strategi...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
India-Japan ties should not target third party: China on Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to DelhiChina has voiced concerns over bilateral cooperation that could target third parties, following India and Japan's announcement of landmark ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
China says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' BeijingChina said on Friday that cooperation between India and Japan "should not target" Beijing after the leaders of the other two countries agre...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting ChinaDespite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsi...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Battery recycler BatX Energies raises Rs 105 crore from IvyCap Ventures, othersBatX Energies has secured Rs 105 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from existing investors. The startup s...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.29 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
Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future'Further vulnerability stems from the EU's dependence on the U.S. for technology, including design software and the possibility the U.S. cou...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
India, Japan to sign LNG supply pact at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan are poised to sign a crucial pact on securing liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's su...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Technology to be central to Hindustan Zinc's next phase of growth: ChairpersonHindustan Zinc is pivoting towards becoming a future-ready energy transition company, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar announced. The firm ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Need to de-risk single-point failures in global AI supply chains: US officialAccording to a high-ranking official from the US, there is a strong partnership between India and the US in fortifying global AI supply cha...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Building resilient supply chains through an India-Chile partnershipChile, a major global player in critical minerals like copper and lithium, presents a compelling strategic alliance opportunity for India. ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in 7th roundIndia has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
'Respect market economy': China rebuts G7 on critical minerals"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesper...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST