A 4.4-billion-year-old Zircon grain found in Western Australia may reveal how early earth took shape – The oldest known terrestrial mineral grain offers clues about earth’s first crust, surface water and the moon’s formationA zircon crystal found in Australia, dating back 4.4 billion years, indicates that early Earth was likely to have been covered in water. Ad...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsEven if the ongoing conflict in the Gulf settles anytime soon (and we certainly hope it does), don’t be surprised if the Nifty and Sensex r...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
For investors with high risk-appetite: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%Brace for trouble. The US-Iran conflict now appears to be gaining in intensity and the commodities market is taking the current spiral of v...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Beijing bans export of key minerals to US after Washington's chip curbsA commerce ministry order on dual-use items with both military and civilian applications cited national security concerns. The order, which...
04 Dec, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Crypto Week at a Glance: Crypto market back in green, NEAR enters top 20Many top altcoins have gained over 15% during the week, including Polygon (MATIC), Terra (LUNA), Polkadot (DOT) and Dogecoin (DOGE). Near P...
16 Jan, 2022, 03.01 PM IST
Australia shares end lower as central bank disappoints; miners, energy stocks weighIn a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it would continue to taper its bond-buying programme from September and stood ...
03 Aug, 2021, 01.36 PM IST
Not just the phone browser, your TV and smart fridge might be mining bitcoin for criminals tooCrypto-jacking is not done only by installing malicious software, but can also affect users visiting a website.
30 Jun, 2018, 07.36 PM IST
'Linking revenue share to CIL price may make coal dearer'Representatives from SBI Capital Markets, JSW Energy, Adani Enterprises, Jindal Steel & Power, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries and GMR took...
20 Apr, 2017, 04.07 PM IST
Earth's magnetic field much older than previously thoughtEarth's magnetic field is at least four billion years old, much older than the previous estimate of 3.45 billion years, scientists have fou...
31 Jul, 2015, 01.41 PM IST
Government starts process to divest 10% in NMDC, may fetch Rs 5.5k-croreGovernment has sought expression of interest from reputed merchant bankers for divesting 10 per cent stake in iron ore miner NMDC.
21 Jan, 2015, 01.58 PM IST
Who owns our minerals, state, individual, or governments elected by people?In one stroke, three judges completely changed the way mining would henceforth be carried out in the country.
16 Aug, 2013, 08.42 AM IST
CIL lines up investment plans worth Rs 5,000 crore for FY2014World's largest coal miner CIL, which is sitting on a huge cash pile, has lined up investment plans of Rs 5,000 crore for the current fisca...
19 Apr, 2013, 06.16 PM IST
Captive mines represent undue benefit; sensible reform in coal to scrap mines nationalisation actAllocation of captive blocks through auction will not do away with loot, because any captive mine represents undue benefit, allocated howso...
20 Aug, 2012, 07.03 AM IST
- Mining ban in Karnataka may push up steel prices
Steelmakers and mine owners, reeling under a ban on mining in Karnataka, are keeping their fingers crossed about the Supreme Court hearing ...
05 Aug, 2011, 05.43 AM IST
- Share mineral booty: Sustainability over super profits
The new Bill requires mining cos to share 26% of profits with those who lose their land to the mining operation.
04 Sep, 2010, 04.41 AM IST
Mining rare earths for a hi-tech futureIf India has to become a significant player in technologies, it needs to draw up special policy regime for mining rare earths.
20 Oct, 2009, 03.16 AM IST
- Sterlite sweetens Asarco bid; stock up 1%
Shares of Sterlite Industries took a beating Thursday after the company raised its offer for bankrupt US copper miner Asarco LLC, making a ...
20 Aug, 2009, 11.04 AM IST