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...
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In 1892, A North Carolina furnace test for cheap aluminum produced an unexpected solid; that accident helped build the industrial Acetylene AgeA chance discovery in 1892 by Willson in North Carolina led to calcium carbide. This substance could produce acetylene gas. Acetylene provi...
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Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...
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What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
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These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the stock market witnesses a recovery, what one should watch for is market breadth. Also, check which sectors are leading the rally. Why...
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In war, anything can happen; in investing, only management matters. 6 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 27%Net margin is a useful metric. It tells you how much profit remains after costs, interest, and tax are deducted from revenue. But it does n...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 22% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen a market is in a secular correction due to fears that the economy might take a hit for some reason, the fall is generally across the b...
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US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashA U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial mining waste, a move supported by a $50 million i...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM 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...
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From waste to wealth: How metal powders are becoming a strategic resourceMetal powders are becoming vital for India's industries. They enable efficient manufacturing and sustainable practices. India is focusing o...
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Ruthenium prices hit record high as AI boom squeezes supplyUsed in electronics, semiconductors, and chemical processing, ruthenium is seeing rising demand from AI-driven data storage and cloud com...
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Recycling industry to be bigger than mining sector by 2050: Tata Steel MD T V NarendranTata Steel MD and CEO T V Narendran predicts that the recycling industry will surpass mining by 2050, creating significant opportunities. T...
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Budget 2025: Policy soon to recoup critical minerals from byproductsIndia will introduce a new policy to recover critical minerals from mining by-products to bolster availability for next-gen manufacturing. ...
02 Feb, 2025, 09.24 AM IST
Use mining byproducts to make sand for construction projects: Coal Ministry reportIndia plans to convert Overburden from mining into M-Sand for construction to reduce reliance on river sand and protect the environment. Pu...
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- Coal regulator to specify principles and methodology for price determination
The proposed coal regulator will specify principles and methodology for determination of price of raw coal and washed coal or any other by-...
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- Budget 2013: FM imposes 4% excise duty on by-product silver
The move will have an effect on Vedanta group's Hindustan Zinc Limited which produces silver as by-product of zinc and lead mining.
28 Feb, 2013, 04.52 PM IST
- Hindustan Copper gears up for Rs 5000 cr FPO
Government is divesting a 10% stake (9.25 crore shares) in Hindustan Copper. As of now, the FPO is scheduled to open on December 6.
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