Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state ministerBihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare ea...
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocksThe government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a...
Centre puts 19 critical mineral mines on the blockIndia has launched its seventh e-auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks. These minerals are vital for clean energy and advanced ...
Vedanta shares gain over 2% to hit 52-week high. Here’s what drove the surgeVedanta shares hit a fresh 52-week high as rising silver prices, strong performance in Hindustan Zinc and its successful bid for the Depo G...
VFlowTech, IIT Delhi join hands to extract vanadium from refinery wasteVFlowTech partners with FITT at IIT Delhi to research vanadium recovery from petcoke, aiming to establish India's first circular vanadium e...
West Bengal's Purulia district identified as rare earth mining hubGeological Survey of India explores Purulia for rare earths. This aims to reduce India's import dependence. Exploration is also underway in...
Vedanta, Oil India, Hindustan Zinc emerge preferred bidders in critical mineral auctionsIndia took a step towards self-reliance in critical minerals. The Mines Ministry announced winners for eight mineral blocks. Hindustan Zinc...
Affordable, sturdy & eco-friendly alloys are future of artificial limbsAs population increases, the demand for artificial limbs may also rise.
SAIL's BSP begins production of vanadium rails for Indian RailwaysIndian Railways is moving towards higher speed and axle load rails for which it required SAIL to produce R 260 grade and SAIL has started s...
New type of glass could double your smartphone's battery lifeResearchers have discovered a new type of glass material that may be used as an electrode in lithium-ion batteries to almost double a smart...
Budget 2012: IFAPA proposes WTO recommended level of duties on Ferro Alloys & its Raw MaterialsThe association is also looking forward to a reduction in the duty on basic raw material to 0% from the present level of 2.5%-7.5%.
Budget 2012: Government may consider listing Ferro Manganese Slag under Free Items, says FICCIGovernment may consider listing Ferro Manganese Slag under Free Items instead of Restricted Items under chapter heading 2621 9000.
- Vedanta recovers Vanadium from Red Mud, denies any discharge to river
Vedanta Aluminium Limited is recovering import-substitute Vanadium from effluent red-mud from its alumina refinery project at Lajigarh.
- Budget 2011: IFAPA recommends increase in custom duty on ferro alloys
IFAPA pre-budget memorandum has given the following recommendations for the Ferro Alloys Industry:
- ET Ferro Alloy: Steely resolve, IFAPA
The Indian ferro alloy industry, a part of the core sector under the ministry of steel, is engaged in supplying crucial intermediates to th...
- Vanadium rails: A feather in Lalu's cap
Less than a year after he proposed setting up of a dedicated freight corridor to speed up bulk movement of heavy haul traffic, the ministry...
- Tata Steel loses bid for SA co to Russia’s Evraz
Tata Steel has lost in its bid to acquire 79% in the South Africa-based Highveld Steel and Vanadium to Russian metals player Evraz and Swis...