critical minerals

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...

As the Middle East conflict continues, India has successfully managed the situation with its strong foreign policy and the collective strength of its citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, while accusing the Congress of attempting to exploit the conflict for political gain...

New Delhi, March 31 Vedanta Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has extended the deadline for its proposed demerger to June 30, as approvals from certain government authorities remain pending and are still being processed."Since certain conditions precedent to the Scheme, including receipt of...

New Delhi, March 31 Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd (LMEL) announced on Tuesday that it has acquired CHEMAF Group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is primarily involved in copper and cobalt mining, as it diversifies into critical minerals vital for the global electric vehicle...

Sanand, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that global crises in recent years have led to disruptions in supply chains, emphasizing the need for secure and resilient systems in critical sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and minerals.Addressing the gathering after the...

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...

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...