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
Lithium deposits found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts, Minister Jitendra Singh announcesRecently, the Atomic Minerals Directorate confirmed the discovery of 1,600 tonnes of lithium in Mandya and initial surveys in Yadgiri, Karn...
26 Jul, 2024, 09.15 AM IST
Maiki South Mining secures India's first Lithium and REE blocks of Chhattisgarh with FPO of 76.05%On Monday, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy granted the first Lithium block, Katghora, and the Rare Earth Element (REE) Block of Chhattisgarh ...
24 Jun, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
Karnataka, Rajasthan begin auction of exploration licences for critical mineralsKarnataka and Rajasthan have initiated the auction of Exploration Licence (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The move, the first o...
08 Mar, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
India to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks, including world's new fuel, from Nov 29India is set to launch its first-ever auction of 20 critical mineral blocks on November 29. This initiative aims not only to bolster econom...
28 Nov, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
India to invite bids for 20 critical minerals, including lithium, in 2 weeks: OfficialIndia plans to invite bids within two weeks for 20 crucial mineral blocks, encompassing minerals like lithium and graphite, aiming to bolst...
14 Nov, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
Is India's infrastructure ready to be electrified?India is experiencing a significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with a 112% year-on-year increase in EV sales from April to Sept...
12 Oct, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves royalty rates for critical and strategic minerals including lithiumThe Union Cabinet has approved royalty rates for critical minerals in India. The decision comes as the government prepares to auction criti...
11 Oct, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
India to start auction of critical mineral mines in few weeksThe Indian government is set to begin the auction of critical mineral mines in the coming weeks. The blocks that will be up for auction inc...
05 Oct, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
After J&K, Karnataka next in turn for good news on lithium in MandyaAfter the news came that the central government is all set for commercial exploration of rare mineral lithium in Jammu and Kashmir, Karnata...
27 Feb, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Budget Highlights 2023: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big booster for taxpayers, railways, job creation & capexBudget Highlights 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the Union Budget 2023. In the last full-fledged Bu...
04 Feb, 2023, 05.29 PM IST
Saptarishi to Amrit Kaal: Budget 2023 decodedThe seven priorities were inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green gro...
02 Feb, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2023 Speech: Here is the full textThis Budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous Budget, and the blueprint drawn for India@100. We envision a prosperous a...
01 Feb, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
View: 10 steps to bolster bidder interest in India's mining sectorFor a pointer, of the 108 mineral blocks put up for auction so far this fiscal, more than 50% have had to be annulled owing to either lack ...
06 Oct, 2022, 10.47 AM IST
India wants to open up for lithium mining in batteries questEight minerals, including lithium, beryllium and zirconium will be removed from a restricted list that currently prohibits production by pr...
30 Jul, 2022, 12.06 PM IST
Govt may permit private miners to extract lithium for battery productionThe Government is attempting to modify the law to permit private miners to collect lithium, a crucial component of batteries used in electr...
28 Jul, 2022, 12.33 PM IST