Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal marketThe global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
'Respect market economy': China rebuts G7 on critical minerals"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesper...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
How India can win in a rewired global economyIndia is poised to gain from global supply chain shifts. Strategic neutrality and domestic focus are key. The nation must build robust buff...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
GMDC to develop India’s first AI-powered rare earth supply chain observatory with £600,000 investmentGujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd is partnering with the University of Cambridge to create India's first AI-powered rare earth su...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Automakers remodel supply chain strategyIndian carmakers are shifting from a 'just-in-time' to a 'just-in-case' inventory strategy, stocking critical auto components for three to ...
22 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India must map, monitor economic vulnerabilities in energy, food, other areas: EAC-PM chairmanEconomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev in an interview with PTI further said the ongoing West Asi...
04 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
India must identify key chokepoints, mitigate both supply & price risks: EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra DevThe unrest in West Asia highlights India's urgent need for improved risk management strategies. This is a crucial time for India to pinpoin...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals to counter China relianceAmerica and the European Union are boosting cooperation on vital minerals. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China for material...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of ChinaThe Trump administration is set to launch a major initiative to secure critical minerals. This plan involves international purchase agreeme...
04 Feb, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Trump launches $12 billion minerals stockpile to counter ChinaPresident Trump launched "Project Vault" with $10 billion from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to create a strategic stockpile of critical mine...
03 Feb, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Trump launches $12 billion minerals stockpile to counter ChinaPresident Trump announced Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic stockpile of critical minerals. This plan, backed b...
03 Feb, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Some Indian companies have received licenses to import rare earths from China: MEAThe Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that some Indian companies have received licences to import rare earths from China. The m...
30 Oct, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
India to launch National Critical Mineral Stockpile to secure rare earth elements amid global supply chain concernsIndia is establishing a National Critical Mineral Stockpile to secure rare earth elements, a response to China's export curbs. This initiat...
13 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of Rs 16,300 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore to boost domestic critical mineral p...
29 Jan, 2025, 08.01 PM IST