Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs?Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-d...
14 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
West Asia War: India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources sayWest Asia War: India may soon limit its sulphur exports. Industry groups have raised alarms about rising prices and supply chain issues. Th...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
View: Data centres may drain us dryIndia faces a critical challenge as its burgeoning data center sector, especially AI facilities, intensifies its already dire water scarcit...
27 Feb, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Glass Vs Copper Vs Plastic water bottles: Is your choice making you sick? Understanding the secret dangersChoosing the right water bottle is more than a matter of convenience—its material can affect safety, taste, and health. Copper bottles offe...
06 Jan, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
A trillion-ton threat hangs over critical mineralsMining generates a trillion tons of waste, posing a major obstacle to securing critical minerals. This dross, including unstable tailings, ...
01 Oct, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
A quiet revolution is unfolding in the mining sectorThe mining industry is reinventing itself with AI, bio-tech, and waste re-mining to tackle falling ore grades and soaring demand for copper...
29 Aug, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
Is your copper bottle doing more harm than good? Here’s how it could be harming your kidneysCopper bottles are popular for their health benefits, but excessive copper intake can lead to toxicity, potentially harming the liver and k...
19 May, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panelsThe National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre regarding the improper disposal and recycling of photovoltaic solar panel...
27 Dec, 2024, 05.13 PM IST
Solar panel waste stokes major worry; concerned NGT flags govt, seeks responseThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested a response from the Union of India regarding a plea on the improper disposal and recycling ...
27 Dec, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
India's top nutrition institute declares mud pots best utensil for cooking, warns about non-stick pansThe National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) updates dietary guidelines for Indians, emphasizing the use of earthen cookware as safest for coo...
09 May, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
This startup may have the key to unlock millions of tons of copperIn what could prove a game changer for global supply, a US startup says it’s solved a puzzle that has frustrated the mining world for decad...
29 Nov, 2022, 09.35 AM IST
World Cancer Day: Here's why you should stop drinking water from plastic bottlesWhen the plastic bottle comes in contact with heat, it releases toxic chemicals which mixes with the water.
03 Feb, 2018, 12.56 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
Centre, UP govt get NGT notice on e-waste in Ganga tributaryThe tribunal was hearing a petition filed by scientist Mahendra Pandey seeking action against illegal processing of electronic waste in sev...
13 Jan, 2017, 05.44 PM IST
Hindustan Copper to invest Rs 2,000 crore in new projectThe company has shortlisted two possible technology partners, including an Israeli company, that are expected to bid for the job.
28 Sep, 2016, 08.08 AM IST
- Scientists call for end to export of ores
Scientists and mining experts have called for an end to export of ores and minerals and sought an appropriate national policy for the effic...
24 Sep, 2009, 07.08 PM IST