Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw represented India at a US-hosted ministerial meeting on securing critical mineral supply chains, highlighting their importance for manufacturing and electronics growth.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised a key meeting led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, where India emphasized its dedication to strengthening global critical mineral supply chain resilience.
India's invitation to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights its trusted role in global tech supply chains. IT Secretary S Krishnan outlines India's balanced AI strategy and sovereign ambitions.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in a US-hosted ministerial meeting on critical minerals in Washington. Discussions focused on strengthening supply chains for rare earth elements vital for manufacturing.
Ashwini Vaishnaw hails a ministerial meeting with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, focusing on improving the availability of critical minerals for both nations.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in a ministerial meeting on critical minerals hosted by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, focusing on supply chains for green energy.
India and Germany have agreed to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals and semiconductor technologies, aiming to enhance supply chain resilience and technological innovation.
New US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasizes India's importance, invites to Pax Silica coalition, and discusses trade deal efforts amid recent tensions.
US envoy Sergio Gor extends 'Pax Silica' alliance invitation to India, emphasizing strong Modi-Trump ties and a reset in bilateral relations. Explore the strategic implications.
New US envoy Sergio Gor calls India essential, revives trade talks, and invites New Delhi to join the 'Pax Silica' strategic alliance on AI and critical minerals. Read more.
The US has formally invited India to become a full member of the PaxSilica group, a strategic minerals alliance aimed at securing supply chains and countering China's dominance. Explore the implications for India's role and global geopolitics.
US and India hold crucial trade talks as Washington invites New Delhi to join 'Pax Silica', a strategic alliance on chips, minerals & AI to counter China. Key details on tariffs and exports inside.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India, signs deals on defense, minerals & trade to counter China & US tensions. Aims to boost EU-India FTA talks.
New US Ambassador Sergio Gor assumes office, announces India's invitation to the US-led Pax Silica coalition on critical minerals. He emphasizes strong bilateral ties and upcoming trade talks.
PM Narendra Modi hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Sabarmati Ashram. Global updates: NYC nurses' strike, Trump security scare, Bengaluru murder arrest, and G7 minerals meet.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets PM Modi in Ahmedabad, focusing on EU-India FTA, defence deals & critical minerals. Visit aims to counter global economic pressures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.