India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
80,000-year-old Antarctic ice reveals radioactive stardust still falling on Earth. Is it dangerous?Scientists have detected iron-60, a radioactive isotope from ancient supernova explosions, in Antarctic ice up to 80,000 years old. This di...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Brazil emerges as major rare earths source for IndiaBrazil is actively courting foreign investment including from India while pushing to localise the refining and processing value chain. Indi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources sayIndian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilitie...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
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
India eyes Myanmar rare earths as President Min Aung Hlaing visitsMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's visit to India presents a significant opportunity for New Delhi. India aims to secure rare earth minera...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinctionIn a remarkable geological find in Italy, a delicate clay layer was uncovered, marked by unusually high levels of iridium—a rare element on...
28 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Pennsylvania woman grieving deaths of son and father finds rare 3.09-carat diamond during visit to Arkansas ParkGrieving Keshia Smith found a 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park, a unique public site where visitors can keep ...
14 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Scientists Thought This Ancient Ocean Floor Was Destroyed Forever: Until Hidden Rocks Revealed a Lost Piece of Earth’s Earliest CrustScientists have unearthed evidence of Earth's ancient oceanic crust, older than four billion years, hidden within modern continental rocks ...
12 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Rainbow coloured phantom lakes appear beside Namibia’s Great White Place in stunning satellite imagesAstronauts captured a stunning display of vibrant, shimmering lakes in Namibia's Etosha Pan, a rare event following heavy flooding. These e...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Power, auto ancillary, and mid-size banks: Where Motilal Oswal Private Wealth is putting money nowMotilal Oswal Private Wealth is investing cash into key sectors. Power is a top pick due to rising demand. Auto ancillary firms are set to ...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
The Geological Past Behind Today’s Clean Energy MaterialsAncient plate collisions billions of years ago are now understood to be the key to locating rare earth element deposits. New geological mod...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India, Japan in talks for exploring rare earths, sources sayJapan plans to partner with India for rare earth extraction in Rajasthan. Tokyo will offer technology and funding for deposits. This move a...
03 Mar, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Papum Pare to Singrauli: India maps fresh hotspots for rare earth metals amid China concernsIndia is actively exploring inland rare earth element (REE) deposits in regions like Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, aiming to reduce...
17 Aug, 2025, 07.43 AM IST
Kazakhstan can meet India's demands for rare-earthsKazakhstan, with its 15 rare earth deposits, aims to cooperate with international partners to harness the ample opportunities in these stra...
21 Jan, 2024, 10.17 AM IST