Gujarat's National Mineral Summit Focuses on Critical Minerals
Gujarat hosts a pivotal National Mineral Conclave, focusing on India's Critical Minerals Mission and sustainable mining practices for economic growth. Explore the key outcomes.
Gujarat hosts a pivotal National Mineral Conclave, focusing on India's Critical Minerals Mission and sustainable mining practices for economic growth. Explore the key outcomes.
Trump's push for Greenland faces harsh reality: extreme remoteness, technical hurdles, and fragile ecology block rare earth mining. Experts say focus should be on viable projects elsewhere. Read more.
The US has invited India to a crucial G7 finance ministers' meeting to discuss securing critical mineral supply chains, reducing dependence on China. Read the full details here.
India's National Supercomputing Mission achieves a milestone with the indigenous PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras. This 3.1-petaflop system boosts research in AI, climate science, and drug discovery. Discover how it marks a shift to technological sovereignty.
G7 extends invitation to India and Australia for a crucial meeting on critical minerals, signaling a strategic realignment in global supply chains. Read the full story.
Canadian province British Columbia's Premier David Eby visits India from Jan 12-17 to diversify exports, focusing on clean energy, minerals & forestry. A strategic move to counter US tariffs.
CM Bhupendra Patel & Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launch the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shibir. The event focuses on sustainable mining, critical minerals, and inter-state coordination for India's growth vision.
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a major trade pact. The CEPA deal focuses on market access and critical minerals, promising a win-win for both economies. Read more.
The US intervention in Venezuela is driven by a quest for critical minerals essential for AI, not just oil. With China dominating processing, America is securing resources across South America. Read the full analysis.
US President Trump's push to acquire Greenland for national security risks ignoring severe environmental dangers and geopolitical fallout. Discover the full story and its global impact.
As Nifty hits record highs, discover why defence, railways, and critical minerals are emerging as top investment themes for 2026, driven by self-reliance and infrastructure push. Read analysis.
President Trump's renewed bid to bring Greenland under US control rattles Europe. Fears of American expansionism rise as strategic Arctic island becomes a global flashpoint. Watch full analysis.
ISRO kicks off 2026 with a landmark launch on January 12, carrying a crucial DRDO satellite and other payloads. Get the full mission details here.
Donald Trump's renewed interest in buying Greenland is driven by US national security, Arctic rivalry with Russia & China, and rare earth minerals. Discover the full strategic calculus.
China's new export licensing for silver, effective Jan 1, 2026, could disrupt global supply. India, importing 40% of its silver from China & HK, faces strategic concerns in solar, AI, and defence sectors. Read the full analysis.
Mint Plain Facts: Major central banks tread carefully in 2026 as US intervenes in Venezuela's oil, China tightens export controls, and US growth surprises. Analysis of global ripples and India's impact.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announces India's ambitious plan for a human Moon landing by 2027, details new Rs 4,000 crore launch pad, and reveals upcoming Bhuvan mapping portal. Read more.
India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights decades of underinvestment in R&D and mineral exploration. To be a global player, India must urgently boost innovation and unlock its buried mineral wealth. Read the analysis.
India's ambitious Samudrayaan Mission aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. This historic deep ocean exploration will study biodiversity and mineral resources.
Oil India Limited inks a composite licence agreement for the Phop Graphite and Vanadium Block in Keyi Panyor district, boosting India's critical mineral security. Read the full story.
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ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
India's landmark National Sports Governance Act partially takes effect from January 1, 2026, establishing a new framework for sports bodies, a National Sports Board, and a Tribunal. Read about the key changes.
Silver prices skyrocketed over 160% in 2025, driven by industrial demand, US-China trade tensions, and investor frenzy. Discover the factors behind the historic rally and what's next for the white metal.
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) plans strategic entry into critical minerals, leveraging decades of mining experience. MD Subhrakant Panda reveals preliminary plans. Read more.
Odisha government will finalize auction details for 11 major critical mineral blocks on January 3. The move aims to boost India's domestic supply of strategic resources like graphite and nickel.
Russia's Roscosmos plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade to power its lunar base and a joint station with China. Read about the ambitious space race details.
India's critical minerals strategy is directionally correct but faces slower progress and funding gaps, says NovalSense report. The mission is vital for energy transition and reducing import reliance.
India's Deccan Gold Mines Ltd invests in Spain's Barruecopardo tungsten project, expanding its critical minerals portfolio. Read about the strategic move and its impact.
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