In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chainIndia’s rare earth strategy must extend beyond magnet manufacturing to build a resilient, China-independent supply chain, EY-Parthenon part...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets: SourcesCoal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore. This move aims to diversify into trading iron ore and critical m...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
In 1945, Hiroshima’s atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloyAfter decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidenc...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency orderThe US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hi...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandiumA remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan c...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
SpaceX rocket crashes into Moon: Plume erupts, leaving a hole on lunar surface; Elon Musk shares impact video. WatchA 4,000-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the moon near crater Einstein after drifting through space since a January 2025 lunar ...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Uzbekistan invites Indian firms for mining, minerals push ahead of PM Modi's visitIn a bid to enhance economic ties, Uzbekistan is inviting Indian investments into its mining and metallurgy sectors, highlighting lucrative...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learnA 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh ques...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Sarvam raises $75 million; Ather trims losses in Q1AI startup Sarvam will raise $75 million as part of a larger funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
03 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India growth resilient amid global uncertainty, but crude risks lingerGlobal uncertainties resurface, impacting the worldwide economic outlook significantly. Resilient domestic demand continues to support Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCOCanadian climate technology company Enervoxa plans to partner with Vedanta, Hindalco and NALCO to build a rare earth processing plant in In...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST