In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc shares jump 7% in two sessions. What’s triggering the rally?Hindustan Zinc shares rose 4% as silver prices climbed for a third straight session, taking the stock’s two-day gain to 7%. The company, on...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chainIndia’s rare earth strategy must extend beyond magnet manufacturing to build a resilient, China-independent supply chain, EY-Parthenon part...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Shivakumar joins Kerala in opposing mining law changes, flags states’ fiscal powersKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined Kerala CM VD Satheesan opposing new mining bill amendments. These changes could restrict stat...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets: SourcesCoal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore. This move aims to diversify into trading iron ore and critical m...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Copper emerges largest contributor for BHP’s EBITDA in fiscal 2026BHP's copper business became the largest earnings contributor, providing 54 percent of underlying EBITDA. Copper prices saw a significant s...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Gold rebounds above Rs 1.58 lakh/10 grams as US bond yields decline. What lies ahead?Gold prices rose above Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX as US Treasury yields fell and the dollar remained subdued following increased ...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Global Market: Japan shares rally as US debt buybacks ease bond market concernsJapan’s Nikkei rose 1% to 65,982.49 as falling global bond yields improved investor sentiment and revived risk appetite. U.S. Treasury plan...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Vedanta invests over $1 bn in net-zero transition in FY26Vedanta invested over one billion dollars in net-zero transition initiatives during FY26. Renewable energy use increased by fifty-two perce...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Gold extends losses, falls to nearly Rs 1.54 lakh/10 gm. Time to buy?Gold prices slipped on the MCX but edged higher internationally as easing Treasury yields supported demand. However, rising oil prices and ...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India Inc’s blockbuster Q1 earnings may not last as 3 key tailwinds fade in H2India Inc's impressive earnings in the first quarter might not sustain their momentum into the latter half of the year. Diminishing effects...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
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
Why Africa's richest king is betting big on gold 47 years after 'Gold River' victoryMorocco's King Mohammed VI is backing a $750 million expansion of Managem Group's gold mining operations across Africa. The company aims to...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 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
Hindustan Copper, Vedanta, other metal stocks slip up to 2% after sharp gains. Should you buy the dip or avoid?Metal stocks came under pressure after a sharp rally in the previous session, as global metal prices corrected amid concerns over China’s e...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Pinarayi backs Satheesan’s stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Kerala’s mining PSUKerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing we...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST