CME to launch tungsten futures to meet rising demand for critical mineralsCME Group on Monday said it will launch tungsten futures to meet rising demand for its metals complex, which registered record volume this ...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%For a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to...
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In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Cabinet rationalises royalty on Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium and ZirconiumThe Union Cabinet has rationalized royalty rates for Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium minerals, crucial for high-tech application...
12 Nov, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
West said to be fretting over China's interest in Vietnam tungsten mineAmerican and Western officials are concerned about a potential Chinese takeover of Vietnam's Nui Phao tungsten mine and refinery, a signifi...
27 Aug, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Vedanta shares in focus amid critical mineral exploration, expansion plansVedanta has secured four blocks in the fourth round of the critical mineral blocks auction. The acquisitions include vanadium and graphite ...
13 May, 2025, 09.09 AM IST
When Donald Trump imposed tariffs and went for a tee at Mar-a-Lago, Xi Jinping quietly took this step without much fanfare; here's how it could cost the U.S. dearlyChina responded to US tariffs by restricting the export of key minerals. These minerals are vital for electronics and defence. Dysprosium, ...
07 Apr, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: US job growth cools, BOE cuts ratesBrazil’s central bank said annual inflation will run above the tolerance range for the next six months, as food prices rise significantly a...
09 Feb, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
US finalises tariff hikes on more China green tech importsThe latest moves announced by the US Trade Representative's office cap a review of tariffs imposed during President-elect Donald Trump's fi...
12 Dec, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Centre notifies conversion factors and average sale price calculation for critical mineralsAccording to a gazette notification, the price will be arrived in Indian Rupees after multiplying the USGS price with the average reference...
21 Feb, 2024, 07.44 PM IST
NMDC cuts iron ore prices by Rs 200 per tonneThe state-run firm also cut the prices for iron ore fines, which is inferior grade ore, by Rs 200 to Rs 2,460 per tonne, NMDC said in a BSE...
19 Sep, 2019, 08.37 PM IST
NMDC cuts iron ore prices by Rs 300 a tonneThe state-run firm has also cut the prices for iron ore fines, which are inferior grade ore, by Rs 200 to Rs 3,110 per tonne for December 2...
03 Dec, 2018, 07.31 PM IST
Defence PSU Midhani eyeing to cut dependency on Chinese importsmaterial comes.A few months ago cobalt wasselling at USD 30.
24 Jun, 2018, 03.42 PM IST
Mishra Dhatu Nigam makes tepid market debut, lists at 3% discount to issue priceThe issue, which ran on March 21-23, was subscribed 1.21 times.
04 Apr, 2018, 04.46 PM IST
China sends one of the West's most critical materials soaringThe price of tungsten in Europe has jumped 52 per cent since early July.
11 Sep, 2017, 03.49 PM IST
Mineral-rich states expected to auction up to 70 mines this fiscalNine mineral-rich states are expected to auction up to 70 mines this fiscal, according to mines secretary Balvinder Kumar.
04 Dec, 2015, 03.09 AM IST
- High gold prices force jewellers to innovate
With gold prices now scaling new highs and affecting the demand for jewellery, manufacturers are devising new ways to propel demand and att...
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