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
Government extends deadline for rare earth magnet manufacturing tenderThe Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended by one month the deadline for the global tender under India’s rare earth permanent magnet inc...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica SummitIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
India expects starting 50-60 greenfield mines this year: Mines SecretaryIndia plans to operationalise 50–60 new greenfield mines in the current fiscal, Union Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. He said...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Next ECMS tranche likely in August, to target rare earths, componentsGovernment officials anticipate announcing the next wave of Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) beneficiaries next month. The ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM 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
China warns of fragmented supply chains as trade tensions growBeijing, a dominant supplier, has retaliated against potential restrictions with export controls. While China attributes its competitivenes...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricts exports to 10 American defense firmsChina imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defence and rare earths mining in response to Washington's blacklist, and bann...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to JapanJapan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Japan company to set up rare earths magnet unit in Andhra PradeshJapan's Proterial will invest ₹2,250 crore to build a rare earth magnet plant in Andhra Pradesh. This facility will produce vital component...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
China's rare-earth export value jumps 44.9% in Jan-May despite modest rise in volumesChina's rare-earth exports saw a modest 2.2% volume increase in early 2026, but export value surged by 44.9% to $243.63 million. This signi...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST