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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...
Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion dealA transformative merger is on the horizon as American Ocean Minerals, spearheaded by Tom Albanese, partners with Odyssey Marine Exploration...
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expe...
India permits exports of essential commodities to Maldives for 2026-27India will export essential goods to Maldives for 2026-27. This includes eggs, rice, sugar, and construction materials like sand and stone ...
How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual routeAn Indian LPG tanker, Pine Gas, was delayed for weeks in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members witnessed missiles and drones overhead daily. I...
The Trump administration wants seafloor mining. What does that mean?Mining methods, like seabed scraping and vacuuming, raise concerns about habitat destruction, sediment plumes, and potential food chain con...
Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea miningDonald Trump's administration takes a controversial step. It expands deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals. This move aims to boost the U...
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical mineralsIndia plans to apply for deep-sea mineral exploration licenses in the Pacific Ocean to secure critical minerals for energy transition techn...
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?The International Seabed Authority - the United Nations body that regulates the world's ocean floor - is preparing to resume negotiations t...
View: Govt must implement a reform agenda in mining sector to realise its full potentialThe mining sector in India is highly underdeveloped relative to its enormous potential.
DGH launches single window clearance systemThe Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) has launched a single window clearance system that connects upstream companies to different a...
Gold prices steady, base metals trade higherGold prices held steady, with appetite for riskier assets easing ahead of meeting between leaders of U.S. and China.
Power Ministry approves coal swap between NTPC, GujaratIn turn, the state can utilise the imported coal for its power plants. Being closer to the sea, Gujarat can save freight cost for sourcing ...
- Mining scam hits mineral traders, 15,000 trucks remain idle
The recent mining scam running into thousands of crore has taken the lid off chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s “clean image” forcing him to c...