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Powerus and Pakistan: The optics problem with a Trump-linked deal- India’s mining, metals sector needs technology shift to strengthen supply chains: Report
- Scientists find a smarter way to make drinking water from seawater — and the leftover salt could help supply lithium for future electric car batteries
- Karnataka HC quashes Rs 482-crore penalty on ACC, directs govt to execute mining leaseThe standoff escalated in 2025 when the department issued a revised royalty demand of Rs 367.51 crore (after adjusting Rs 125 crore already...16 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- US pilot turns 60 tons of old boats into cement fuel as 200,000 fiberglass hulls face retirement every yearThousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Islan...16 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- For investors who know and accept that bears can roam the street longer: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%It is when the market displays the kind of sentiment it is doing now that most investors develop a strong desire to just get out. That’s qu...16 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- The moon has water, but can it support a city? Scientists warn lunar settlements could run dry despite billions of tonnes of iceLunar exploration is transforming with plans for permanent settlements and industries. Solar power offers a strong foundation for a lunar e...14 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- India's private sector securing critical minerals abroad is need of the hour: G Kishan ReddyFacilitating the domestic private sector to secure critical mineral assets abroad and transport them back home serves as the need of the ho...11 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- In 2009, researchers in Spain mixed grape waste with slate mining waste and created a soil-like material that could help barren mine dumps grow plantsResearchers in north-west Spain are turning grape waste into a soil-like material by mixing grape marc compost and vermicompost with barren...09 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources sayThe Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national se...08 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summerMuskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate ...08 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists recreated 15,000 years of solar wind exposure on Moon soil in 4 hours; the experiment could help with future lunar resource miningInterlune has recreated the effects of around 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure on lunar soil in just four hours, using accelerated heliu...30 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- New mines law seeks to bring tax uniformityA new Mines and Minerals Act, 2026, aims to standardize mining taxation across India. This legislation seeks to bring uniformity and predic...25 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...21 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
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