Government to launch 7th critical mineral auction tranche to boost resource securityIndia is set to auction 19 critical and strategic mineral blocks. This move aims to boost the nation's economic development and mineral sec...
22 Mar, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
What is precious in Australia that China is hoardingThe US and Australia have signed a critical minerals agreement to secure supply chains as China tightens its control over global production...
21 Oct, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
How North East may become a goldmine for India's quest for rare earthA Geological Survey of India report indicates that the North-East region of India possesses over 70 million tonnes of untapped minerals and...
05 Sep, 2025, 02.35 PM IST
Coal India looks to Argentina for lithium brine assetsCoal India Ltd (CIL) is looking into lithium brine assets in Argentina to diversify from coal. The company invited consultants for technica...
12 Jan, 2025, 11.40 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
How and why India got inducted into elite anti-China critical minerals clubIndia joined a select group in June that is building a supply chain for critical minerals that, among other things, are key to transitionin...
19 Nov, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Who wants the precious mine? A lot is going on in India on critical minerals frontIndia Inc is seeking incentives for mining and processing the 30 critical minerals that the Centre has identified as crucial for economic g...
18 Jul, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
India and Canada agree to increase discussions on movement of skilled professionals, studentsIn 2022, both the countries resumed negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In pursuit of that goal, talks ...
10 May, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
Budget: Three steps India can take to become a leader in energy storage in power sectorBased on announced policy targets, analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) suggests that the cumulative energy stor...
29 Jan, 2023, 09.17 PM IST
Nanowires to combat cell damage, ageing in humansThis breakthrough can help develop drugs that prevent ageing, cardiac disorders, and several neurological problems like Parkinson's and Alz...
06 Dec, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
IOC to hike processing of cheaper crude to 30% by 2017-18In 2013-14, IOC, which owns 30 per cent of the nation's oil refining capacity, turned 54.65 million tons of crude oil into fuel.
18 Aug, 2014, 04.21 PM IST
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%.
23 Feb, 2012, 02.31 PM IST
- Experts urge authorities to fine tune mining policy for adoption of modern mining tech
Experts have called for proper conservation and judicious utilization of mineral resources for sustainable development.
14 Mar, 2011, 10.57 PM IST
Provisions relating to Finance Bill, 2011The provisions of the Finance Bill, 2011 relating to direct taxes seek to amend the Income-tax Act, 1961.
01 Mar, 2011, 02.14 AM IST