Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost critical mineral explorationParliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance mineral ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
From gold rush riches to abandonment: The fascinating story of Montana's ghost town BannackThe discovery of gold in Bannack back in 1862 sent ripples through the region, morphing this quaint settlement into a bustling frontier hub...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul calls for faster geothermal energy, critical mineral explorationArunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul has called for accelerating geothermal energy and critical mineral explorati...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financingThe US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance ...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
US envoy Sergio Gor meets key industry leaders to advance US-India collaborationsUS Ambassador Sergio Gor met industry leaders and government officials on Friday. Discussions focused on strengthening US-India collaborati...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Coal India Ltd preferred bidder for Odisha iron ore blockCoal India Limited has become the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block. The state-owned miner will diversify operations...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor ProjectDeccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals pushPresident Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral s...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
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
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