critical minerals

Washington, March 31 Concerns over China's dominance in critical minerals are driving renewed US interest in deep-sea mining, even as experts have cautioned lawmakers that the ecological risks beneath the waves remain poorly understood.Lawmakers and industry leaders at a Congressional hearing...

New Delhi, March 29 India's growing economy and massive infrastructure needs perfectly align with American expertise in energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, and both sides are well-positioned for a "win-win" expansion of their strategic economic pillar, US Ambassador...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation for global economic security during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that he appreciated the ongoing efforts to expand cooperation along its...

March 27, New Delhi: Foreign ministers from the G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States – are meeting near Paris under the French presidency to discuss major global crises, including conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, along with broader regional...

Paris, March 27 The West Asia crisis and its consequences were a key topic during a conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of a G7 meeting in France.Jaishankar arrived here on Thursday for the G7 Foreign Ministers’...

New Delhi, March 26 With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have an opportunity to turn climate diplomacy into tangible infrastructure in areas such as solar, hydrogen, wind, and low-carbon LNG, which...

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated that India is increasing its exploration of critical minerals, fostering a startup-driven mining ecosystem, and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence. Addressing the Governing Body meeting of the...

New Delhi, March 26 India will intensify its exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and building strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.Speaking at a meeting of the National Mineral...

Washington, March 25 Top American lawmakers and experts have warned that the country's heavy reliance on foreign critical minerals, especially those from China, poses a direct threat to national security, and called for urgent steps to build resilient domestic supply chains.At a House...

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...

The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The bill aims to implement the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2026-2027. The House approved the amendments proposed by the government.In response to the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2026, in...

March 23, New Delhi: India's Ministry of Mines will launch the 7th tranche of the auction of critical and strategic minerals on Monday.The 7th tranche will offer 19 blocks across several states under Mining Lease and Composite Licence. These blocks comprise a diverse range of minerals...

New Delhi, March 22 The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks up for sale across several states.This development is significant as the government aims to strengthen India's self-reliance in clean energy, advanced...

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy will launch the 7th tranche of the auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks tomorrow. This tranche will offer 19 blocks across several states under mining lease and composite license. These blocks include a diverse range of minerals essential...

Washington, March 21 – Alarmed by China’s growing financial influence in South Asia, US lawmakers have pointed to mounting debt in countries like Pakistan and Sri Lanka as they pushed to strengthen American tools to compete with Beijing’s global lending.During a congressional hearing this week...

Washington, March 20 India's ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US Senator Steve Daines on Friday and discussed various issues of mutual interest."Reconnected with Senator @SteveDaines and had a productive discussion on various issues of mutual interest," Kwatra said in a post on X...

Ranchi, March 20 Dhanbad-based TEXMiN, from IIT(ISM), announced on Friday that it had signed a pact with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for collaboration in research, technology development, and capacity building in the exploration of critical minerals.The partnership marks a significant...

Ottawa, March 20 "There are no longer clandestine activities or transnational repression taking place" in Canada that are linked to the government of India, Canada's police chief has said.Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Mike Duheme made the comments during an interview with...

Washington, March 20 – The United States and Japan announced over $100 billion in investments in energy and infrastructure, along with new measures for defense and supply chains, signaling a closer strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region.President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae...