After 79 years, Railways reaches this remote town for the first time since Independence; Rs 1,628 crore line opens, two new trains flagged offIndian Railways has connected Chhattisgarh’s Rowghat to the national rail network for the first time since Independence, with the inaugurat...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Copper supply crunch could push prices higher as new mines take over 16 years to develop: Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs Research warns that declining discoveries, lower ore grades and rising development costs are creating a structural constraint...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
From rocks to riches: India’s unfinished critical minerals storyIndia's manufacturing industry is significantly affected by its heavy reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The r...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
NMDC puts nickel foray on hold on global oversupply concerns, sources sayState-run NMDC has paused its planned entry into nickel, citing oversupply concerns in Indonesia, which accounts for more than 60% of globa...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
US returns Indian national to Oregon custody for trial over fatal highway crashRajinder Kumar has been transferred to Oregon state custody to face trial for his alleged involvement in a fatal accident. He is charged wi...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
JSW Steel gets relief as Odisha HC quashes Rs 696 crore demand; sets aside Rs 1,473 crore noticeThe Odisha High Court has quashed a Rs 696.32 crore demand against JSW Steel over mineral dispatch shortfalls at its Jajang iron ore block ...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
During World War I, zinc mining helped Rush, Arkansas, grow to 2,000 to 3,000 residents; by 1920, its population had fallen to 344, and mining ruins remain along the Buffalo RiverRush, Arkansas, experienced a boom during World War I, driven by high zinc demand which transformed it into a bustling mining hub. Essentia...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In the 1890s, a new gold process helped turn Mercur, Utah, into a boomtown of over 2,500; by 1913, the mine had closed, and the original townsite was abandoned, though mining later resumedIn the late 19th century, Mercur, Utah, became an influential mining hub fueled by new gold extraction methods, notably cyanide processing ...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-roundGold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Trump looks to rein in fuel prices ahead of midterms; waives threat of 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil, citing ‘national interest’ as US inks diesel pact with MoscowUS President Donald Trump has waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, citing national interest and eas...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
One decision that made Jensen Huang worth $185 billion: Nvidia nearly went bankrupt in 1996, then a risky bet helped build its AI dominanceJensen Huang went from working as a dishwasher at Denny’s to becoming the billionaire CEO of Nvidia. The turning point came in 1993, when h...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
In 1897, gold discoveries helped establish Ballarat near Death Valley, and its population reached 400 by 1898; today, adobe ruins remain after the mining boom fadedBallarat, founded in 1897 in the notorious Death Valley of California, flourished as a mining hub following the gold rush in the nearby Pan...
17 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Why India's steel demand is defying global weaknessIndia’s steel prices are rising despite weak global markets, supported by infrastructure spending, manufacturing growth and higher input co...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
New draft steel policy targets 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047India has unveiled a new draft national steel policy targeting 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047. The initiative also aims to increase ex...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
India targets 604 MT steel capacity by 2047, plans to cut carbon intensity: ReportIndia's government has introduced a draft steel policy for public consultation, targeting a steel capacity of 604 million tons by 2047. The...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
SC backs disposal of Goa iron ore dumps without fresh auctionThe Supreme Court has made a significant ruling in favor of the Goa government's approach to managing iron ore dumps. This decision allows ...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST