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One tonne of end-of-life mobile phones can hold traces of gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium; researchers measured up to about 141 grams of gold alone- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mine
- Gen Z could unlock India’s Rs 315 lakh crore gold opportunity: Report
- Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech powerChipmaker CXMT's significant IPO showcases China's state-led funding model for strategic technology. Hefei city investors hold a substantia...23 Jul, 2026, 02.41 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
- Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- How India can win in a rewired global economyIndia is poised to gain from global supply chain shifts. Strategic neutrality and domestic focus are key. The nation must build robust buff...16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-year legacy by the numbersTim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after fifteen years. Hardware expert John Ternus will take over. Cook's tenure saw Apple's market va...21 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- Junk to high-tech: India bets on e-waste for critical mineralsIndia critical mineral policy: India is cashing in on the growing "e-waste" sector -- pulling critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, wh...18 Feb, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- India-EU FTA likely to expand trade rather than threaten domestic industry: GTRIA new India-EU free trade agreement, set for announcement on January 27, is projected to boost trade and lower costs, according to think ta...25 Jan, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Flipkart starts new exchange program, instant mobile swaps, AI-powered pricing and more amid BBD sale. Check detailsFlipkart is expanding its exchange program across 26 product categories, aiming to make premium items more accessible, especially in smalle...24 Sep, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
- Circular electronics biz models can create addressable market of up to USD 20 billion by 2035: StudyThe report suggests that implementing multi-brand repair services, refurbishment standards, and a product as-a-service framework could also...28 Aug, 2023, 10.55 PM IST
- Urban mining: Why e-waste processing is a billion-dollar opportunity India shouldn’t missUrban mining has the potential to not only save the environment from e-waste, but also make India self-reliant in critical metals and creat...27 Apr, 2023, 01.49 PM IST
- More than 5 billion mobile phones to add to e-waste menace this yearThis has added to concerns over proliferation of hazardous materials that phones contain. Dumping has the potential to cause major health a...13 Oct, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
- World Environment Day 2022: From AI waste sorting to zero-waste solutions, this CEO believes e-waste crisis can be tackled with prudenceE-waste, if not managed properly, could lead to numerous health hazards.04 Jun, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
- Reuse and recycle: Google, Microsoft & Dell join forces to tackle e-waste crisis by 2030Short lifespans of many tech products has made e-waste the planet's fastest growing refuse.19 Mar, 2021, 02.14 PM IST
- Mounting e-waste pile doesn’t bother Bengaluru citizensBengaluru, which accounts for about a third of India’s software exports and home to over 7,000 startups, produced 37,000 tonnes of e-waste ...03 Oct, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
- Environment Ministry eases e-waste collection targets for electronics companiesAs per the govt rules notified late last March, the life of a smartphone has been determined as five years, while that of a featurephone at...18 Apr, 2018, 09.33 AM IST
- Why ATMs, once a symbol of liberalised economy, are fast losing importanceThe business of automated teller machines (ATMs), which was marketed as ‘Any Time Money’ to convey its convenience, is staring at a crisis.16 Aug, 2017, 11.00 AM IST
- How startups are engaging citizens to make cities much cleanerPronita Saxena and her cofounder Ashish Malayil were earlier a part of NextDrop, a civic startup, and had been approached by a few citizen ...18 Mar, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
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