lithium

New Delhi, September 25, 2026: The global competition for critical minerals is increasingly becoming a major economic and strategic issue, extending beyond traditional geopolitical conflicts. Copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and…

New Delhi, September 21, 2026: As global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, governments and mining companies are increasingly looking beyond new mines and exploring ways to recover more valuable materials from existing mining…

Washington/London: The rapid expansion of drone warfare is adding fresh pressure to the West’s already strained supply of critical minerals, as militaries race to produce advanced drones, batteries, electronics and precision-guided systems.…

New Delhi: The global race to secure critical minerals is often linked to the transition towards clean energy, electric vehicles and renewable power. However, the strategic importance of these resources extends far beyond the green economy,…

New Delhi: After strengthening its engagement with Australia for access to critical minerals and uranium resources, India is now looking towards Uzbekistan as part of a broader strategy to secure essential raw materials needed for energy…

The United States is intensifying efforts to identify and support critical-mineral projects that can supply materials needed for military equipment, as Washington seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign sources and strengthen domestic…

New Delhi: Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer, is preparing to establish its first overseas trading office in Singapore as the state-owned miner accelerates its diversification into critical and strategic minerals.…

New Delhi: Critical minerals are emerging as one of the most important strategic resources of the 21st century, and India is stepping up efforts to secure reliable supplies to support its ambitions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing,…

New Delhi: Amid continued protests and disruptions by Opposition members, the Lok Sabha has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening mineral exploration, particularly for…

Global plans to expand critical-mineral production could be overstating the amount of material that will actually reach consumers, according to a new analysis by GEM Consulting. The study highlights a gap between the headline production…