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
The mineral once mocked as “fool’s gold” may hold the future of energyFool's gold, or pyrite, may hold a new secret. Scientists found lithium within this common mineral. This discovery could change how we sour...
08 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Neither Vinegar Nor Soap The Simple Trick To Remove Limescale From An Electric KettleNew studies suggest citric acid is a more effective and faster solution for descaling kettles than traditional vinegar. Baking soda offers ...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Why Shower Screens Get Water Marks So QuicklyShower screens quickly develop cloudy spots and streaks. This happens due to hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium. Soap reacts wi...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
This Asteroid Wasn’t Just a Rock, It Was Once a Salty, Watery World Holding Clues to LifeSamples from asteroid Bennu show clear signs of ancient liquid water. Scientists found minerals formed from salty water evaporation, indica...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
How North East may become a goldmine for India's quest for rare earthA Geological Survey of India report indicates that the North-East region of India possesses over 70 million tonnes of untapped minerals and...
05 Sep, 2025, 02.35 PM IST
No benefits likely from 38 critical blocks put on sale in this decade: IcraIcra reported that benefits from the 38 critical mineral blocks on sale may not materialize by 2030 due to incomplete exploration. India's ...
22 May, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Forest department asked for utilisation of corpus in 8 mineral-rich districtsThe direction was issued by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik last evening after reviewing the performance of the Forest and Environment Depart...
19 Jun, 2015, 03.41 PM IST
Mining on coastal sand dunes poses environmental hazardMining in the dune sand along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh has raised many eyebrows.
14 Jun, 2015, 10.14 PM IST
Studies indicate presence of gold, copper deposits in Rajasthan: GSIStudies by scientists of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have indicated presence of gold and copper deposits in village of Alwar.
21 Aug, 2014, 11.13 PM IST
Telangana region has rich natural resourcesTelangana, which is expected to be become the 29th state of India, consists of ten districts, including Hyderabad and is rich in mineral re...
30 Jul, 2013, 09.29 PM IST
- SAIL eyes iron, coal resources in Mongolia
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is considering replicating its successful public-private approach in Afghanistan and Mongolia.
12 May, 2012, 07.49 AM IST
- SAIL, Nalco and JSP among 6 Indian companies in race for Afghan mines
A consortium of four PSUs as well as two private firms have been shortlisted to invest in new gold and copper deposits in Afghanistan.
26 Apr, 2012, 09.10 AM IST
- A royal mess
What’s required are clear-cut rules to determine market prices of ore.
02 Jul, 2009, 04.36 AM IST
- 'Meghalaya rich in uranium and other minerals'
A recent survey has revealed that Meghalaya is rich in uranium and other minerals like coal, granite, koalin (Chinese clay), glass sand and...
23 Apr, 2008, 04.59 PM IST
- Balanced mining will contribute to economic growth: Koda
Appealing for zero-waste mining of mineral resources, Chief Minister Madhu Koda on Monday said Jharkhand was committed to aid those investo...
18 Feb, 2008, 02.58 PM IST
- Chhattisgarh becomes third in mineral production
Chhattisgarh has become the third largest producer of minerals in the country with record production worth Rs 7000 crore during 2006-2007.
23 Aug, 2007, 10.10 PM IST