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RECYCLING CRITICAL MINERALS
In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST- Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- India, Belgium agree to double trade; PM says nation's growth inspires global confidenceIndia and Belgium agreed to expand defense cooperation and signed several pacts. Key drivers for bolstering ties include trade, critical mi...03 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- From diamonds to defence: India, Belgium target 2x trade in 5 yearsIndia and Belgium will work to double bilateral trade over the next five years. Cooperation will expand beyond traditional commerce into de...03 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In a 2019 concrete study, replacing up to 30% of sand with waste tyre rubber increased impact resistance but reduced compressive strengthUtilizing discarded tyres in concrete significantly improves impact resistance. The incorporation of rubber allows structures to flex rathe...28 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- 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
- Scientists from King’s College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheep’s wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animalsSheep’s wool may soon have a surprising medical purpose. Scientists at King’s College London turned wool-derived keratin into a bone regene...16 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Govt's Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme draws 20 bids, including L&T, Coal India, ReNewTwenty bids were received for the government's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. This initiative aims to establish 6,000 metric tonne...13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- US envoy Sergio Gor meets key industry leaders to advance US-India collaborationsUS Ambassador Sergio Gor met industry leaders and government officials on Friday. Discussions focused on strengthening US-India collaborati...07 Aug, 2026, 01.28 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
- ETtech Deals Digest: Udaan, Yotta drive July tech funding to $886 million, up 17% on-yearIndian tech and startup funding saw a significant drop in July. Total funding reached $886.4 million across 82 investment rounds. Late-stag...31 Jul, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin ReportIndia is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare eart...31 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials sayPresident Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery ...31 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
- Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM 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
- India's battery chemicals ecosystem set for rapid expansion as ACC demand surges: NuvamaIndia is shifting towards a domestic battery chemicals ecosystem, with advanced chemistry cell demand projected to grow significantly in co...26 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
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