US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources sayThe Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national se...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
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 ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
West said to be fretting over China's interest in Vietnam tungsten mineAmerican and Western officials are concerned about a potential Chinese takeover of Vietnam's Nui Phao tungsten mine and refinery, a signifi...
27 Aug, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
When Donald Trump imposed tariffs and went for a tee at Mar-a-Lago, Xi Jinping quietly took this step without much fanfare; here's how it could cost the U.S. dearlyChina responded to US tariffs by restricting the export of key minerals. These minerals are vital for electronics and defence. Dysprosium, ...
07 Apr, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
From tungsten to cars: China imposes new taxes on US goodsThe tariffs set by China will take effect on February 10. China’s Ministry of Commerce and Customs Administration also imposed immediate ex...
04 Feb, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?China has imposed export restrictions on five essential metals, including tungsten and indium, which are crucial for defense, clean energy,...
04 Feb, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
US finalises tariff hikes on more China green tech importsThe latest moves announced by the US Trade Representative's office cap a review of tariffs imposed during President-elect Donald Trump's fi...
12 Dec, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan's Nagaur, higher capacity than J&K reservesLithium is a non-ferrous metal, which is used to make mobile-laptop, electric vehicle and other chargeable batteries. GSI and mining offici...
09 May, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
China sends one of the West's most critical materials soaringThe price of tungsten in Europe has jumped 52 per cent since early July.
11 Sep, 2017, 03.49 PM IST
NMDC awaits nod for Vietnam mine stake“The total requirement for ammonium para tungstate, which is the converted form of tungsten in the country, is about 250 to 300 tonnes per ...
02 Sep, 2017, 12.06 PM IST
NMDC Ltd, DMRL ink pact to explore tungsten reservesNMDC and DMRL will together work on preparation of a detailed project report for assessment of potential tungsten reserves within the count...
18 Apr, 2017, 08.00 PM IST
NMDC, MIDHANI join hands for Tungsten miningThe two state-owned companies are slated to tap their complementary strengths to pursue a venture in developing tungsten mineral assets in ...
27 Oct, 2016, 11.11 AM IST
Indigenous technology to produce cold rolled grain-oriented steel soonThe CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, will develop a technology to produce cold rolled grain-oriented steel (CRGO) in the country soo...
12 May, 2014, 06.44 PM IST
- China caps rare metals output, raises mandatory quota
China, world's largest exporter of rare earth metals, has raised the mandatory quota for the production and smelting of five minerals this ...
25 Apr, 2011, 03.19 PM IST