In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteriesA Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carb...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Hindustan Copper plans capital investment of over Rs 7,000 cr over next 5-6 yrsHindustan Copper plans significant capital investment over the next five to six years. This expansion drive includes exploration and mine r...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
MCX plans Rs 200 crore investment to launch coal, minerals trading platformsMulti Commodity Exchange of India plans to invest up to Rs 200 crore to launch dedicated coal and minerals trading platforms as the governm...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 yearsIndia's KABIL expects lithium extraction in Argentina within five years. The company signed a lithium exploration pact for five blocks in A...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
PM Modi says India securing critical minerals, deepening global supply partnershipsIndia is increasing efforts to secure critical minerals and forge partnerships. The nation is strengthening access to vital resources for t...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaBy pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which could be...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Vedanta emerges successful bidder for manganese block in Andhra PradeshVedanta Limited has emerged as the successful bidder for the Punnam manganese block, marking a significant step in enhancing its diverse me...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Coal demand to touch 1.6 bn tonnes by 2030; need transparent, market-driven pricing: OfficialIndia's coal consumption is set to hit 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030, prompting the need for clear market-oriented pricing strategies. Establi...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 statesIndia is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, empha...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Govt's Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme draws 20 bids, including L&T, Coal India, ReNewTwenty bids were received for the government's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. This initiative aims to establish 6,000 metric tonne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost critical mineral explorationParliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance mineral ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 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
Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul calls for faster geothermal energy, critical mineral explorationArunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul has called for accelerating geothermal energy and critical mineral explorati...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Coal India Ltd preferred bidder for Odisha iron ore blockCoal India Limited has become the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block. The state-owned miner will diversify operations...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST