Karo Sambhav raises Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter to expand critical mineral recovery from e-wasteKaro Sambhav, a circular economy startup, secured Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter. This funding will boost their infrastructure for recovering ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Nagaland seeks restart of petroleum exploration as Rio discusses plans with Hardeep PuriNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mysteryA mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEOGlobal power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critic...
27 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India looks to consolidate East Africa economic partnership amid global supply chain shiftsIndia's engagement with East Africa is becoming increasingly significant, moving past traditional trade to focus on deeper industrial syner...
15 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
NavPrakriti to invest over Rs 100 crore in critical minerals refining facility in OdishaNavPrakriti will invest over Rs 100 crore to build a critical minerals refining facility in Odisha. This state-of-the-art plant will proces...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Breaking China’s rare earth monopoly will define the next industrial eraChina dominates the global supply of rare earths, essential for modern technology and climate transition. This dominance creates geopolitic...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Tata Steel's T V Narendran says India's energy, critical minerals diversification pose new challengesIndia is diversifying its energy and critical mineral sources. This move offers significant economic opportunities as the world seeks trust...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Recyclekaro plans Rs 240 crore fundraise, weighs IPO amid expansion pushRecyclekaro plans to raise Rs 240 crore and explore an IPO as it expands e-waste and lithium-ion recycling capacity. The company is scaling...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
India scaling up rare earth magnet production to cut import dependence: Jitendra SinghIndia is boosting its production of rare earth permanent magnets. The first Samarium Cobalt plant is now operational. This move aims to mee...
25 Mar, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources sayIndia is intensifying its efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for its energy transition by dispatching geologists to Zambia to expl...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
NIT Rourkela develops new cathode technology to drive India's EV, renewable energy growthResearchers at NIT Rourkela have introduced magnesium-based cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, offering a sustainable, cost-effec...
17 Jan, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Vedanta climbs 3% as firm acquires Goa-based NicometNicomet has a capacity to produce 7.5 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) nickel and cobalt, while India’s demand for nickel is estimated at aroun...
21 Dec, 2021, 10.57 AM IST
Vedanta Ltd acquires nickel and cobalt maker Nicomet in Goa“India imports 100% of its Nickel requirements; our focus will be to boost domestic production that would fuel India’s transition to a Net ...
20 Dec, 2021, 03.16 PM IST
View: Clean energy transition may not cut India's dependence on importsA recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report, ‘The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions’ (bit.ly/3x9IEVB), highlights...
05 Jun, 2021, 12.14 AM IST
Dream or nightmare: Why India should postpone its electric vehicle plans for ten yearsEVs are the future. But the future will happen only when an inexpensive next-gen battery is in the market.
13 Jun, 2019, 02.50 PM IST