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
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 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
US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashA U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial mining waste, a move supported by a $50 million i...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Tata Steel's T V Narendran says India's energy, critical minerals diversification pose new challengesIndia is diversifying its energy and critical mineral sources. This move offers significant economic opportunities as the world seeks trust...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Critical mineral investments stalled by economic uncertainty despite strong demand outlook: IEAThe IEA reports weakened investment momentum in critical minerals in 2024, despite strong demand expectations. Exploration plateaued, and f...
08 Jun, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
Incentive scheme for recycling of critical minerals on anvil, says OfficialEarlier, the government had approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, envisaging a total outlay of Rs 34,300 crore spre...
06 Jun, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral importsPresident Trump has initiated a probe into potential tariffs on critical mineral imports, addressing U.S. reliance on nations like China. T...
16 Apr, 2025, 05.54 PM 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
Budget 2024: Critical Minerals put on mission modeFM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget introduces the Critical Mineral Mission with reduced import duties to boost domestic production and recyclin...
24 Jul, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Budget 2024-25 waives import duties on lithium and other critical minerals“Minerals such as lithium, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements (REE) are critical for sectors like nuclear energy, renewable energy, spa...
23 Jul, 2024, 01.23 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
View: Clean energy transition may not cut India's dependence on importsA recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report, ‘The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions’ (bit.ly/3x9IEVB), highlights...
05 Jun, 2021, 12.14 AM IST
Nalco HCL and MECL inks joint venture to form Khanij Bidesh India LtdThe JV company will be involved in acquisition, exploration & processing of strategic minerals abroad for commercial use and for supply to ...
01 Aug, 2019, 10.30 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
- Lupin buys Baroda co Rubamin
RLL, a subsidiary of the Rubamin group, manufactures advanced intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and provides resea...
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