US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin ReportIndia is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare eart...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials sayPresident Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent saysUS officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeti...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks lingerGlobal uncertainties resurface, impacting the worldwide economic outlook significantly. Resilient domestic demand continues to support Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
As Zimbabwe's raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions growZimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in i...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India and Australia must move decisively to build resilient energy supply chainsIndia and Australia must build resilient energy supply chains for regional stability. Critical minerals are foundational for this proposed ...
26 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCOCanadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in In...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwaterJapan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed lo...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining tiesIndia and Myanmar are enhancing cooperation in rare earths sector. Indian teams visited Myanmar in December 2024 and February 2026. This co...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
China's rare earth curbs put $6.5 trillion of global output at riskChina's rare earth export curbs could endanger trillions in global production. The International Energy Agency suggests multilateral stockp...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST