China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shockCompanies like Jinko Solar, Chery Automobile, and BYD are seeing surging demand for EVs, batteries, and solar panels in markets seeking alt...
12 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares fall as U.S.–Iran impasse, inflation jitters curb risk appetiteAustralian shares closed at their lowest in nearly four weeks on Tuesday as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks and caution ahead of domestic inf...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power gridsThis boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, official saysIndia is exploring opportunities to mine critical minerals such as lithium in Zambia, Congo, Tanzania, and Australia. This initiative aims ...
27 Feb, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals, says officialCoal India is exploring critical minerals in Argentina and is in discussions with Chile for lithium, according to India's federal mines sec...
18 Sep, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differencesLi visited Adelaide Zoo, which has been home to China-born giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni since 2009, before he was to have lunch at a re...
16 Jun, 2024, 08.55 AM IST
Coal India, NMDC, OVL look to secure critical mineral assets abroadCIL, NMDC, OVL, and KABIL are collaborating to secure critical minerals overseas, focusing on lithium for EV batteries. India defines 30 cr...
16 May, 2024, 12.13 AM IST
It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chainIn Chile, which trails Australia as the 2nd-biggest producer of lithium, Chinese money is also dominant.
14 Mar, 2024, 09.28 PM IST
Are iron-flow batteries the solution to variable renewables?Iron-flow batteries, which can provide electricity for longer durations and are cheaper than lithium-ion units, are being considered as a p...
26 Oct, 2023, 11.35 AM IST
Australia blocks acquisition of lithium mine by China-linked firmAustralia has barred the takeover of financially stricken lithium miner Alita Resources Ltd by a China-linked company after advice from Aus...
21 Jul, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
The great lithium pushIndia is now the eighth-largest lithium reserve country thanks to discovery in Jammu & Kashmir. This find has the potential to alter the sp...
11 Apr, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
India mulling to discuss mechanism with Australia under FTA for smooth supply of critical mineralsAustralia produces almost half of the world's lithium. It is also the second-largest producer of cobalt and the fourth-largest producer of ...
12 Mar, 2023, 12.20 PM IST
Australia announces commitment of A$5.8 million for Critical Mineral partnership with IndiaKing announced Australia would commit A$5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership. Following t...
05 Jul, 2022, 06.55 AM IST
Khanij Bidesh, CMFO sign MoU to identify critical mineral assets in AustraliaThe Ministry of Mines had last year created a mining joint venture namely Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) in order to ensure mineral securi...
29 Mar, 2022, 06.55 PM IST
India, Australia will gain from expanded trade of lithium resources, says Aus High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell"Lithium, and Li-ion and other technologies, will can play a key role. Indeed, India's ambitious renewable energy targets have led to an ex...
08 Jan, 2021, 09.16 AM IST