Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Brazil emerges as major rare earths source for IndiaBrazil is actively courting foreign investment including from India while pushing to localise the refining and processing value chain. Indi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Vedanta's Zambian unit shuts copper smelter for maintenanceVedanta's Konkola Copper Mines has begun a 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for essential maintenance. This move aims to bo...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Chile offers India critical minerals play as CEPA talks near finish lineChile is offering India significant opportunities in critical mineral mining, including copper, lithium, and cobalt. These minerals will po...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEOGlobal power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critic...
27 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India looks to consolidate East Africa economic partnership amid global supply chain shiftsIndia's engagement with East Africa is becoming increasingly significant, moving past traditional trade to focus on deeper industrial syner...
15 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Groww investors reap bumper returns; Lightspeed’s India rethinkHappy Wednesday! Groww delivered strong gains to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dis...
13 May, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Electric two-wheeler makers brace for raw material price hikes, AI infra pressureElectric two-wheeler manufacturers are facing significant margin pressure and potential price hikes due to soaring raw material costs and s...
13 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Global headwinds put electric bike companies on price hike pathElectric two-wheeler companies are feeling the pinch. Rising raw material prices and supply chain issues are impacting profits. Companies l...
13 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources sayIndia is intensifying its efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for its energy transition by dispatching geologists to Zambia to expl...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
Vedanta mulls Zambian copper biz listing in US among fundraising optionsMining conglomerate Vedanta Resources is looking at multiple options, including listing its Zambian copper business Konkola Copper Mines in...
04 May, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
India holds talks with Congo for pact to source cobalt, copper, sources sayIndia is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to sign an agreement securing critical minerals like cobalt and copper. These...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Hindalco in process of bidding for two nickel, cobalt mines in Maharashtra, Karnataka: MDKey minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements are crucial elements in numerous rapidly expanding clean energy ...
24 May, 2024, 07.11 PM IST
How electric-car market is driving hunt for next top commodityChile is looking restart cobalt production after a more than seven-decade hiatus.
23 Aug, 2017, 07.41 PM IST