Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Karo Sambhav raises Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter to expand critical mineral recovery from e-wasteKaro Sambhav, a circular economy startup, secured Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter. This funding will boost their infrastructure for recovering ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reportsAustralian mining baron Gina Rinehart has invested more than one billion dollars in Elon Musk's SpaceX. This significant investment comes a...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEOGlobal power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critic...
27 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
NavPrakriti and IIT Kharagpur ink MoU to advance battery and critical minerals sectorThis collaboration will foster student internships, joint research on material recovery, and skill development, crucial for the nation's en...
27 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Battery storage firms eye AI demand but face grid, supply hurdlesAmerican battery storage companies are experiencing high demand from AI data centers. However, long waits to connect to the power grid and ...
18 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
India looks to consolidate East Africa economic partnership amid global supply chain shiftsIndia's engagement with East Africa is becoming increasingly significant, moving past traditional trade to focus on deeper industrial syner...
15 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Global turmoil tests India’s resilience; time for a strategic economic pivotIndia faces economic challenges due to global events. Prime Minister Modi urges careful resource use. The nation must boost foreign investm...
12 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources sayIndia and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources...
12 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
The mineral once mocked as “fool’s gold” may hold the future of energyFool's gold, or pyrite, may hold a new secret. Scientists found lithium within this common mineral. This discovery could change how we sour...
08 May, 2026, 11.32 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
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
Prolonged West Asia conflict to impact India's automobile sector, says FADA PresidentThe Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations warns of potential challenges for India's auto sector. A prolonged conflict in West Asia ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
43 million tons of lithium discovered in Germany could transform European EV battery supply chainNeptune Energy confirmed Germany holds 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in the Altmark Region, one of the world's largest li...
29 Sep, 2025, 01.12 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