India in talks over critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands: ReportIndia is actively seeking global partnerships to secure vital mineral supplies. Discussions are underway with Brazil, Canada, France, and t...
10 Feb, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Germany strikes Lithium gold with 43 million-ton discovery beneath former gas fieldGermany has confirmed one of the world's largest lithium deposits, estimated at 43 million tonnes, in a former gas field in Saxony-Anhalt. ...
08 Jan, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
43 million tons of lithium discovered in Germany could transform European EV battery supply chainNeptune Energy confirmed Germany holds 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in the Altmark Region, one of the world's largest li...
29 Sep, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
Economic Survey: Need to widen scope of EV policies to lower dependence on ChinaIndia needs to expand its electric vehicle (EV) policies to accommodate industry growth and decrease dependence on imported components. The...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
Economic Survey 2024-25: China’s manufacturing dominance nears 45% of global output, poses long-term strategic challenges for IndiaThe Survey noted that China’s control over the global distribution of critical minerals and other economic resources raises concerns about ...
31 Jan, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
Merc’s sustainability plans beyond auto techMercedes-Benz's Renata Jungo Brüngger outlines the company's comprehensive sustainability strategy, extending beyond climate protection to ...
21 Oct, 2024, 05.20 PM IST
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical mineralsIndia plans to apply for deep-sea mineral exploration licenses in the Pacific Ocean to secure critical minerals for energy transition techn...
22 Jul, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
EU, US to align global minerals push against China’s supply gripThe new initiative, known broadly as a “minerals security partnership forum,” is expected to align outreach efforts to buyers in developed ...
12 Feb, 2024, 09.43 AM IST
China may achieve circular economy in EV batteries before EU, US: studyResearchers conducted an analysis to find when the demand for the three most important raw materials for batteries -- lithium, cobalt and n...
10 Dec, 2023, 07.51 PM IST
How and why India got inducted into elite anti-China critical minerals clubIndia joined a select group in June that is building a supply chain for critical minerals that, among other things, are key to transitionin...
19 Nov, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Panic over metals for EVs goes all the way to automakers’ C-SuitesFor some years now, issues related with availability and costs of crucial battery materials have remained as critical concerns for EV makers
04 Mar, 2023, 10.03 AM IST
How Rs 34 trillion lithium find could shape India's EV storyThe recent lithium discovery is classified as G3. Further exploration, a detailed mapping including geochemical and geophysical surveys and...
13 Feb, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
Lithium rally has more room to run, thanks to US climate billAs consumer demand surges for EVs, prices of lithium have skyrocketed to records.
12 Dec, 2022, 09.09 AM IST
World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technologyThe overlapping drivers and effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Covid-related supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation have a...
30 Apr, 2022, 02.39 PM IST
Reliance to buy battery tech company Faradion for £100 millionReliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RIL, will acquire all of Faradion and will invest a further £25 million...
01 Jan, 2022, 10.05 AM IST
Vulcan to supply CO2-free lithium to Stellantis from GermanyVulcan is one of a number of companies testing a direct lithium extraction method that uses less land and groundwater. Lithium is a core co...
29 Nov, 2021, 10.40 AM IST
Australian shares close lower as spiralling pandemic stokes recovery fearsThe Australian energy index declined 2.9% on weaker oil prices. Santos fell 5%, while Woodside Petroleum lost 2%.
29 Oct, 2020, 02.05 PM IST