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PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
NLC India bags critical mineral block in TelanganaIn a stock exchange filing, the company said NLC India has been "declared as preferred bidder for critical and strategic mineral block auct...
India poised for critical mineral breakthrough within a year, says Minister G Kishan ReddyIndia is poised for major advancements in critical minerals in the coming year. A unified government strategy is accelerating resource secu...
Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state ministerBihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare ea...
English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural workerComposed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Eccle...
Rare 158-Carat Yellow Diamond Unearthed as Remote Diavik Mine Nears ClosureA remarkable 158.20-carat yellow diamond was discovered at Canada's Diavik Diamond Mine as it nears its 2026 closure. This rare find, one o...
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocksThe government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a...
Government to launch 7th critical mineral auction tranche to boost resource securityIndia is set to auction 19 critical and strategic mineral blocks. This move aims to boost the nation's economic development and mineral sec...
Budget's rare chance: Leveraging the new oil beneath India’s feetUnion Budget 2026: India possesses significant rare earth reserves, crucial for future industries like EVs and semiconductors. The governme...
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...
HZL eyes rare earth elements, seeks global partners for AI, drone-led mineral explorationHindustan Zinc Ltd is venturing into rare earth elements, seeking global collaborations for AI and drone-based exploration of critical mine...
Biggest piece of Mars on Earth sells for $5.3 million — meet the meteorite that shocked Sotheby’sA massive Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, was auctioned in New York. The meteorite fetched a record $5.3 million. The buyer remains unknown. ...
Sotheby's Auction: Biggest Martian rock on Earth goes on sale. Here’s how it came to EarthSotheby’s New York will auction a 54-pound Martian meteorite and a juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton during Geek Week 2025. The meteorite, NWA...
Rare earths set to get up to Rs 5,000 crore incentive schemeIndia is set to approve a ₹3,500-5,000 crore scheme to incentivise domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, aiming to reduce...
Maiki South Mining secures India's first Lithium and REE blocks of Chhattisgarh with FPO of 76.05%On Monday, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy granted the first Lithium block, Katghora, and the Rare Earth Element (REE) Block of Chhattisgarh ...
Karnataka, Rajasthan begin auction of exploration licences for critical mineralsKarnataka and Rajasthan have initiated the auction of Exploration Licence (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The move, the first o...
First tranche of offshore mineral auction expected by mid-2024: Pralhad JoshiThe first tranche of offshore minerals auctions, including 10 blocks, is likely to kick off by June-July this year. The auctions are being ...
US says ready to help Vietnam with rare earth auctionsThe US State Department's chief economist, Emily Blanchard, announced the United States' readiness to assist Vietnam in organizing auctions...
India woos explorers of rare earth minerals used in missiles and lasersThe region to be earmarked for exploration includes states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, according to mines secretary Balvinder Kumar.