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
Policy flip-flops blur US stance on China ahead of Trump-Xi meetPresident Donald Trump's second term China policy faces challenges. Initial tariff hikes did not yield desired concessions from Beijing. Re...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Global growth needs unconstricted energy markets: Jaishankar on Hormuz disruptionIndia is pushing for safe passage for ships. Attacks on merchant vessels are unacceptable. Global growth needs open energy markets. India w...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Coal India absorbs cost surge to shield consumersCoal India Limited is absorbing increased input costs to protect consumers from higher coal prices. Expenses for explosives and industrial ...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Coal imports fall 8.5% in February amid high stockpiles, firm global pricesIndia's coal imports saw an 8.5 percent drop in February, reaching 16.55 million tonnes. This decline was driven by high domestic coal stoc...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM 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
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
Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China, reportsThe Trump administration is reportedly planning a deep-sea metal stockpile to counter China's dominance in battery minerals and rare earth ...
12 Apr, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
A tell-tale sign that China could be preparing for warA notable parallel has been observed between Germany's pre-1939 invasion preparations and China's current actions, such as stockpiling reso...
04 Jul, 2024, 12.49 PM IST