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In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibility- In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independence
- India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chain
- Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 minersA gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in western Central African Republic. At least thirty miners died and others remain trapped underground...19 Aug, 2026, 10.23 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
- India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 yearsIndia's KABIL expects lithium extraction in Argentina within five years. The company signed a lithium exploration pact for five blocks in A...17 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...16 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- In 2024, University of Illinois researchers showed electricity could recover gold from e-waste with fewer chemicals. 2 years later, a redesigned molecule removes the remaining chemical step, making metal recovery cleaner and simplerResearchers developed a new molecule for recovering gold from electronic waste. This molecule uses electricity to drive the separation proc...15 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
- Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarationsParliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiv...14 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to minersParliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...14 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, empowering Centre to regulate state mining leviesParliament approved the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday. This legislation empowers the central government to regulate ...13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...12 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals law without debateThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to amend mining regulations. This legislation prevents states from imposing additional taxes on mineral rights....12 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powersThe Centre has proposed limiting states’ powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking ...11 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
- Fed up with rust stains in your toilet bowl? Here’s how to prevent them from returningRust stains appearing in toilet bowls are frequently a result of high iron levels in the water supply. It is vital to tackle this elevated ...10 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- Centre proposes to curb powers of states to tax mineralsThe central government is poised to restrict state authority concerning taxation on mining activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ...10 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsThe Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich are...10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
- CBIC directs CGST zones to track illegal mining, curb tax evasionCentral tax authorities are taking proactive measures by partnering with state mining departments to address the issue of illegal mineral e...08 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
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