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
China probes Google moments after Donald Trump's tariff enter effectChina will investigate the US tech giant for alleged antitrust violations, according to a statement from the State Administration for Marke...
04 Feb, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
US to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese clean energy productsThe notice from the US Trade Representative's office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% from 25% an...
12 Dec, 2024, 11.08 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
Defence PSU Midhani eyeing to cut dependency on Chinese importsmaterial comes.A few months ago cobalt wasselling at USD 30.
24 Jun, 2018, 03.42 PM 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
Good news! This low-cost rewritable material to help reduce paper wastageThe material can be printed on and erased 40 times before the quality starts to decline.
06 Nov, 2016, 04.49 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
Govt raises import duty on aluminium & steel by 2.5 per centGovernment has raised basic customs duty on base metals such as iron, steel, copper, nickel and aluminium by 2.5 per cent.
12 Aug, 2015, 06.08 PM 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