critical minerals

New Delhi, April 10 A key government scheme for processing critical minerals is at an advanced stage of finalization, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, as India races to secure its supply chain amid global competition for lithium and other vital resources needed for clean energy and...

April 10, New Delhi: India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a visit to Washington, D.C. to further discussions on strengthening India-United States bilateral ties.During the visit, Secretary Misri met US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker at the State...

April 10, New Delhi – India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is in Washington DC for discussions on India-US bilateral relations. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to the White House.Vikram Misri held a productive meeting with Secretary of State...

Washington, April 10: India and the United States have expanded their strategic engagement, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding key meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and separate talks with senior US officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, covering defense...

Washington, April 10 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit New Delhi next month, it was announced here after his "productive meeting" with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on a range of issues, including trade and the Quad.Misri, who is on a three-day visit here, met...

Washington, April 10 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India next month following a “productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, as both sides push forward cooperation in defense, trade, and critical technologies.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the...

Washington, April 9 The US said on Thursday that it looks forward to hosting the Indian delegation here later this month to discuss the bilateral trade deal agreed to in February.US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor announced the upcoming visit of the Indian delegation to Washington after a...

New Delhi, April 9 India's diversification of energy sources and enhanced access to critical minerals are crucial for the country's economy, but this shift has introduced new challenges, Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T V Narendran said on Thursday.Addressing the AIMA Leadership...

Mumbai, April 8 E-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling firm Recyclekaro announced on Wednesday that it has secured eligibility for the government's Incentive Scheme for the Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling, under the National Critical Minerals Mission.This eligibility reinforces...

Washington, April 8 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Washington to review the full scope of India-US relations and promote cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defense, and technology.Misri arrived in the United States late Tuesday (local time) for a three-day visit...

New Delhi, April 7 At least 25 companies, including JSW Group, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), and NLC India, participated in a pre-bid conference for the Rs 7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, organized by the heavy industries ministry on...

Dhanbad, April 7 TEXMiN IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has announced a series of strategic industry collaborations and startup incubation funding during the two-day R&D fair ‘IInvenTiv 2026’, an official said on Tuesday.The Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN) is a Technology...

New Delhi, April 7 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Washington from April 8 to 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday, adding that the visit will provide an opportunity to review India-US relations."The visit will provide an opportunity to review the full...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday notified amendments to the mining concession rules, allowing licensed operators to expand exploration, a move that is expected to unlock deep-seated critical minerals and help in efforts towards self-reliance in the sector.The amendments will enable...

New Delhi, April 6 – The Ministry of Mines has notified amendments to the Minerals Concession Rules aimed at increasing the exploration and production of critical minerals used in the production of electric vehicles, high-tech electronic goods, and defence equipment, according to an official...

April 03, New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron held a summit meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul on Friday during his two-day state visit to South Korea. The leaders agreed to strengthen defense ties and jointly address economic and energy challenges arising from...

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, concluded his two-day visit to India today. During his visit, Mr. Manturov held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar in New Delhi.The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both sides engaged in extensive...

Mumbai, April 2 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the conflict in West Asia.Speaking at an event where INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail from...

New Delhi, April 2 The Geological Survey of India carried out 92 mineral exploration projects targeting rare earth elements (REEs) during 2025-26, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister stated that the Geological Survey of India (GSI)...

Washington, April 1 – The United States is positioning India at the center of its long-term global strategy, with Ambassador Sergio Gor outlining an expansive agenda encompassing defense, trade, and emerging technologies.Gor, the current US Ambassador to India, stated that Washington is...