critical minerals

New Delhi, April 7 – The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada benefits greatly from the complementary nature of the two countries' economies, according to a new report.The report, published by Asian News Post, highlighted that India's rapidly...

New Delhi, April 3 – Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to strengthen bilateral economic ties."Through the establishment of the Japan-India Economic Affairs...

New Delhi, April 1 Coal India's subsidiary, SECL, announced on Wednesday that it had registered a 5.26 per cent increase in production and a 4.6 per cent increase in the volume of dry fuel supplied in 2025-26, signaling steady progress amid rising energy demand.SECL recorded a total coal...

New Delhi, March 31 The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put up for sale in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a lack of qualified bidders.This development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to increase...

India-US Economic Partnership Poised for Expansion, Says US Ambassador Sergio Gor Strategic Alignment in Infrastructure, Energy, and Technology New Delhi, March 29: Highlighting the growing convergence between India and the United States, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the two nations are...

New Delhi, March 26 – India is intensifying its efforts to explore critical minerals, promote startups in mining, and build strong domestic supply chains to reduce import dependence, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.Speaking at the governing body meeting of the National...

New Delhi, March 25 The Centre on Wednesday directed all states to expedite ongoing exploration projects, ensure faster approvals, and improve coordination to significantly reduce the time between exploration and auction, a move aimed at strengthening the nation's critical mineral security amid...

New Delhi, March 25 India and Chile, a South American nation, discussed progress in negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries on Wednesday.The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Chile's...

India Targets 5,000 Tonnes Rare Earth Magnet Production by 2030, Boosts Lithium Exploration New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India is accelerating efforts to expand domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets and explore critical minerals like lithium, targeting a production capacity of 5,000...

New Delhi, March 24 Hindustan Power announced on Tuesday that it has received a letter of intent for the exploration of the Padhar Platinum Group Elements (PGE) block in Madhya Pradesh.The Letter of Intent follows the forward e-auction conducted by the Union Ministry of Mines, in which a group...

India’s Energy Diversification Strategy Praised by Argentina Envoy, Highlights Lithium Collaboration India’s Long-Term Energy Strategy Gains Recognition New Delhi, March 24: Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, has described India’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy...

India’s Rare Earth Potential Gains Strategic Focus Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts New Delhi, March 22: India is emerging as a potential counterweight in the global rare earth supply chain, leveraging its vast reserves and technological capabilities at a time when geopolitical tensions are...

India to Launch Seventh Tranche of Critical Mineral Auctions on March 23 New Delhi, March 22: The government is set to launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks on March 23, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen mineral security and support clean...

US Backs Essar Group’s Mesabi Metallics Project with Up to $10 Billion Financing Support Washington, March 20: The United States has announced financial support of up to $10 billion for Mesabi Metallics, an Essar Group company, for a major mining and manufacturing project in Minnesota...

US Acknowledges Role in China’s Rare Earth Dominance, Flags Strategic Vulnerability Washington Reflects on Past Decisions Amid Rising Supply Chain Concerns New Delhi, March 18: The United States has identified China’s dominance in rare earth minerals as a significant strategic challenge, even as...

New Delhi, February 25: With a clear policy roadmap and robust industry participation, India is poised to establish itself as a leading global hub for electric mobility manufacturing and innovation, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday.Speaking on...

New Delhi, February 24: The Union Cabinet is expected to approve a Joint Declaration of Intent with Germany for cooperation in the critical minerals sector at its meeting on Tuesday. A similar agreement with Canada is also likely to receive clearance, according to sources.The decisions are set...

Odisha Positioned for Transformative Growth in Critical Minerals New Delhi, February 23: Odisha’s critical minerals sector is projected to expand sharply over the next seven years, with its total value expected to rise from USD 8 billion in 2025 to between USD 18 billion and USD 20 billion by...

BJP MP Flags Risks of AI-Driven Job Losses and Social Disruption at AI Impact Summit New Delhi, February 17: BJP MP and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has called for the creation of a new global governance framework to regulate emerging technologies such as artificial...