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
China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rolloutAnderson's visit was partly to raise the issue of delays in China's export licenses involving the highly strategic material, essential in m...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Behind tariffs and tech curbs, US and China are learning to coexist as rivalsDonald Trump arrives in Beijing for a summit amid ongoing trade and technology disputes. Two cycles of US-initiated actions and Chinese cou...
12 May, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
China green flag up: 4 Indian cos can import rare earth magnetsChina has restarted supplying heavy rare earth magnets to India after a six-month halt. This brings relief to Indian companies in electric ...
31 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
India faces challenges in local rare earth production amidst China's export restrictionsIndia's ambitious Rs 7,300 crore plan to boost local rare earth magnet production faces a significant challenge. China, the global leader, ...
27 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
China seeks India's assurance on no heavy rare earths diversion to USChina demands assurances from India regarding heavy rare earth magnets. These critical components will only be shipped if India guarantees ...
09 Oct, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor usersThe controls -- which kick in immediately -- mean exporters must obtain permission for technologies used for rare-earth mining and smelting...
09 Oct, 2025, 08.26 AM IST
China's exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. skyrocket in JuneChina's rare earth magnet exports to the U.S. witnessed a massive surge in June, jumping 660% from May, following agreements to resolve tra...
20 Jul, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
China’s spy agency accuses foreign agencies of smuggling rare earthsChina's Ministry of State Security accuses foreign intelligence agencies of smuggling rare earth materials, alleging attempts to steal stra...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
Draft guidelines to incentivise domestic production of rare earths on anvilIndia is drafting guidelines to incentivize domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, aiming to decrease reliance on China. T...
09 Jul, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
Indian auto delegation yet to leave for China for talks to expedite supply of rare earth magnetsIndian auto industry representatives are facing delays in their trip to China to secure rare earth magnet imports, crucial for automotive m...
29 Jun, 2025, 11.53 AM IST
China's rare earths are flowing again, but not freelyAutomotive supply chain faces less shutdown risk as Chinese rare earth magnets resume flow. European suppliers secure licenses, but US-link...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
China says it will strengthen approval of rare earths export licencesChina has announced its commitment to maintaining strict oversight of rare earths export licenses, adhering to legal frameworks. Commerce m...
26 Jun, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
Rare earth, rarer nod: Indian firms’ magnet waitlist doubles in 2 weeks, sends industry into supply tailspinThe number of India-based companies awaiting rare earth magnet procurement licences from China has nearly doubled to 21. This delay, follow...
15 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
China okays rare earth licences to suppliers of top three US auto companiesChina's dominance of the critical mineral industry, key to the green energy transition, is increasingly viewed as a key point of leverage f...
06 Jun, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
China's rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefieldChina is strategically weaponizing its supply chain, mirroring U.S. export controls. Recent rare earth export license issues, highlighted b...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companiesChina is considering easing restrictions on rare earth exports. This relaxation would benefit Chinese and European semiconductor companies....
28 May, 2025, 05.10 PM IST