India's trade deficit pressures could persist through 2026 as electronics imports surge, export outlook stays fragileIndias trade deficit faces pressure in coming months. Elevated crude prices and supply disruptions impact exports. A potential global deman...
17 May, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Rising oil prices, gold imports to widen trade deficit, CAD may touch 1.5-2% of GDP: ICICI SecuritiesWith the West Asia conflict persisting and global oil prices likely to average around USD 100/bbl, India's current account deficit could ri...
16 May, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to hous...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Americas Gold and Silver Q1 2026 results: silver production surge – How 787,000 oz production and 830,000 sales signal Americas Gold growth outlook?Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Q1 2026 results show a powerful surge. Silver production hit 787,000 ounces. That marks a 76% year-ove...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.50 AM IST
New scheme in works to support domestic critical mineral processing plants: Mines SecretaryIndia is launching a new scheme to boost critical mineral processing. Public sector companies will bid for four copper mines in Chile. Dome...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Treasure in tailings: India is looking at ways to boost gold outputIndia explores methods to increase gold output. The govt focuses on extracting gold from mine tailings. This process becomes viable due to ...
30 Sep, 2025, 07.10 AM IST
Revitalize gold and copper: India's path to mineral independence and economic growthGold prices surged due to global instability, while copper demand increased with Industry 4.0. India imports 95% of both. Privatizing PSUs ...
14 Jul, 2024, 11.16 PM IST
India to invite bids for extracting gold from dumps at colonial-era minesThe Kolar mines, closed more than 20 years ago, held gold deposits worth around $2.1 billion, and India is now keen to take advantage of ne...
15 Dec, 2022, 04.41 PM IST
China says it will extend tariff exemption for some U.S. importsThe products include rare earth ore, gold ore, and silver ore and concentrate, according to an attached list.
17 May, 2021, 03.57 PM IST
Hutti Gold Mines to double production of gold in two years“Our three important projects are nearing completion. Once they are ready, we will be able to mine over 3,500 kgs of gold ore a year. The p...
24 Sep, 2019, 06.56 PM IST
Index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector 5% higher in February 2016The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) in the country during February 2016 was Rs 19,995 crore.
26 Apr, 2016, 03.57 PM IST
Ancient oceans were rich in gold: StudyResearchers have developed a new technique to estimate how much gold was in oceans billions of years ago.
04 Aug, 2015, 05.35 PM IST
Import duty on gold jewellery likely to be hiked to 15%Govt is likely to increase import duty on jewellery from 10% to 15% with a view to check inward shipment of gold besides protecting domesti...
17 Sep, 2013, 05.28 PM IST
Gold, silver to become expensive as import duty hiked to 10%At the current level of imports, the govt expects a revenue of Rs 4830 cr from the duty hikes for the rest of the financial year ending Mar...
13 Aug, 2013, 06.14 PM IST
- China's economic recovery to drive commodities
China’s slowdown was dominant story for the region’s commodity demand this year and its re-acceleration is sure to set the tone for 2013.
20 Dec, 2012, 11.41 AM IST
Huge gold imports strain balance of payment, says Finance Minister Pranab MukherjeeFinance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said its huge imports cause strain on the balance of payment and affect exchange rate.
20 Mar, 2012, 05.48 PM IST