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New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) India's diversification of energy sources and enhancing 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 Conclave, Narendran termed India's energy and critical minerals diversification move as a "layered vulnerability". "The challenge is obvious while we are diversifying our sources of energy and critical mine ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The conflict in the Middle East is pushing India, which imports 80 percent of its oil and gas, to accelerate its shift to renewables, but the country is also dependent on imports for the minerals and rare earth metals needed to power its green transition. India aims to install 500 gigawatts of green energy capacity including solar, wind and hydropower by 2030, alongside expanding battery storage and electric transport. The country's latest climate goals, announced last month, also ai ...Read More >
Mumbai : In a major development, Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) has announced the successful acquisition of the CHEMAF Group ("CHEMAF"), comprising Chemaf Resources Limited, Chemaf SA, and associated entities -- leading copper and cobalt mining and processing companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The acquisition was executed on March 27, 2026, through Virtus Lloyds Minerals Holding (VLMH), a joint venture between entity of Lloyds Metals (49%) and Virtus Minerals ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put on sale in the sixth round on account of poor investor response and lack of qualified bidders. The development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals amid global supply chain disruptions. In an annulment notice, the mines ministry said that the auction process for 5 mineral blocks was cancelled since no bids wer ...Read More >
The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks in the sixth round due to poor investor response and a lack of qualified bidders. Five blocks received no bids, five had fewer than three technically qualified bidders, and the Beku Rare Metal Block in West Bengal was also annulled. The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put on sale in the sixth round on account of poor investor response and lack of quali ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks which were put on sale in the sixth round on account of poor investor response and lack of qualified bidders. The development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals amid global supply chain disruptions. In an annulment notice, the mines ministry said that the auction process for 5 mineral blocks was cancelled si ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 27 (Reuters) - India will hold talks with Argentina, Indonesia and Oman next month as it seeks to boost supplies of steelmaking raw materials such as coking coal and iron ore, and access technology, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. The talks are expected to begin next month at a global steel summit, described by the Indian government as the country's largest international conference-cum-exhibition, said the sources who did not wish to be identified as the plan wa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] November 14 (ANI): The Centre has begun a nationwide exploration campaign to identify critical mineral deposits to ramp up domestic supplies and stem dependency on imports, Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy told ANI today in an interview. He also mentioned that the government has brought all major exploration bodies together to begin work across the country. "All the organisations related to exploration have come together and we have started exploration across the entire cou ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: According to industry estimates, India could need to recycle over 1.2 million EV batteries annually by 2030. This number is anticipated to exceed 14 million by 2040. The country braces for a significant rise in battery waste, spurred by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), stationary energy storage for grid and renewable integration, telecom infrastructure, data centers, and consumer electronics. Kolkata-based NavPrakriti has started the operation of lithium-ion battery recy ...Read More >
A minor fire broke out onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2107 from Delhi to Dimapur on Sunday after a passenger's power bank caught fire inside the seat-back pocket, prompting the aircraft to return to the bay at Delhi airport. The airline said the crew acted swiftly to contain the situation. "The crew managed the situation quickly and diligently following the Standard Operating Procedure, and the incident was controlled within seconds," an IndiGo spokesperson said. "As per the set protocol, relevant a ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr P Krishnaiah has appealed to the public to celebrate the Diwali festival with 'green crackers' avoiding noise and air pollution. In a press release on Saturday, Krishnaiah urged the firecracker manufacturers and sellers to manufacture and sell eco-friendly crackers, and requested public cooperation to make the festival celebration free from air pollution and safe. The APPCB has already issued a circular to all district colle ...Read More >
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 18 (MExN): The Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, has issued an advisory cautioning citizens against the use of banned firecrackers during the upcoming festive season and appealed to all residents to celebrate in an eco-friendly and responsible manner. The advisory stated that bursting of firecrackers is not only environmentally hazardous but also causes significant stress, fear, and other health-related issues in both humans and animals due to loud explosions and toxic gases. A ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Emirates, the UAE's flagship carrier, has announced a significant change to its safety regulations regarding portable chargers. Starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025, passengers on Emirates flights will no longer be allowed to use power banks during the journey. While travellers may still carry one power bank under 100 watt-hours (Wh) in their cabin baggage, its use for charging devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops will be prohibited. Additionally, passengers will ...Read More >
Lucknow: Stating that youth and women are collecting business leads and forging deals at the UPITS 2025, an official spokesperson on Sunday informed that present-day youth are emerging as job creators rather than job seekers.Take the example of 23-year-old Yash Gupta, who scaled up his father's company. "This is our first time at UPITS, and the response has been overwhelming. We've received around 25 strong leads in just three days. The Yogi govt's initiatives are a big step forward in empowerin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Hinting at relaxing its April 3 order banning firecrackers in Delhi and NCR prior to Diwali, Supreme Court sought on Friday a report on the feasibility of permitting green crackers from Commission for Air Quality Management and NEERI by Sept 22 and restrained authorities from cancelling licences of cracker manufacturers. Disagreeing with the order of a bench led by Justice A S Oka imposing a round-the-year total ban on firecrackers in Delhi and NCR, a bench of CJI B R Gavai and Justic ...Read More >
Hansalpur (Gujarat), Aug 26 (PTI) The risk associated with sourcing of lithium due to over dependence on China as the single source is one of the reasons for investors not investing in battery cells manufacturing in India in a major way, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said on Tuesday. Speaking at the sidelines of the beginning of exports of Maruti Suzuki India's first electric vehicle e-VITARA to 100 countries, and also the inauguration of production of lithium-ion battery cells for s ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): BJP MP and Member of the Standing Committee on Coal Mines & Steel, Roopkumari Choudhary, on Thursday said that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 will bill boosts employment, improves states rights, and add to the economy by allowing more efficient use of India mineral resources. Speaking with ANI, Choudhary emphasised that the bill, passed by Loksabha on Tuesday, aims to strengthen India economic position by granting sta ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy participated in the Independence Day celebrations of Argentina, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. Addressing dignitaries and foreign diplomats at an event in the national capital on Wednesday, Kishan Reddy emphasised Argentina's status as a reliable partner for India, particularly in the domains of critical minerals, economic cooperation, and global security. "India has emerged as the world's fou ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: India's deepening engagement with Argentina took centre stage as Union minister for coal and mines G. Kishan Reddy represented the nation at Argentina's Independence Day celebrations at Hotel Taj Mansingh in New Delhi on Wednesday. In his keynote address, the minister underlined the strength and vibrancy of India-Argentina ties, calling for further expansion of cooperation across emerging and traditional sectors. Describing Argentina as a trusted partner, Kishan Reddy emphasised tha ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 13 (PTI) NLC India Ltd, a public sector enterprise, is planning to invest Rs 1.25 lakh crore by 2030 to expand its capacity from the existing 6.7 gigawatt to 20 gigawatt, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company has said. He said, out of Rs 1.25 lakh crore planned capex, the company will be spending around Rs 65,000 crores on renewables and other green initiatives, while around Rs 45,000 crores will be earmarked for thermal and around 15,000 c ...Read More >
Sunday, 13 July 2025 () NLC India, a state-owned enterprise, is in advanced talks with a Russian entity to secure lithium from a mine in Mali, Africa, a crucial move for India's energy transition. This initiative aligns with India's strategy to ensure consistent lithium supplies for its clean energy goals, particularly for electric vehicle batteries. ...Read More >
Bengaluru - VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has entered into a strategic agreement with BatX Energies, a leading Indian clean-tech company specializing in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. This partnership lays the foundation for an integrated battery value chain in India, supporting the company's commitment to sustainable electric mobility. Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11: VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has entered into a strategic agreement with BatX Energies, a leading Indian clean-tech company specializing in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. This partnership lays the foundation for an integrated battery value chain in India, supporting the company's commitment to sustainable electric mobility. Also Read | 'Mission Accomplished! F ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast on Friday said it has signed an agreement with BatX Energies for high voltage battery recycling and repurposing in India. BatX Energies is an Indian clean-tech company specialising in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India's factory, an ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 7 (UNI) Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said here today that the availability of critical minerals is an issue and effort are being made to address it. In brief chat with media after a review meeting on mining related issues at the CM Residence here, the Union Minister said "Presently 90 per cent of requirement and demand of these minerals is fulfilled by imports. Efforts have been made at the highest level. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also held talks with s ...Read More >
Buenos Aires: India and Argentina on Saturday agreed to diversify two-way trade and ramp up cooperation in defence, critical minerals, pharmaceutical, energy and mining sectors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising on taking the ties between the two natural partners to "greater heights". Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, a day after landing at the South American nation in the third leg of his five-nation tour. Though Modi visited Argenti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Friday emphasised the urgency of establishing a smoother supply chain for Australian critical minerals, particularly lithium, to India, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country's green energy sector. Speaking to ANI, Green highlighted Australia's role as a major producer of critical minerals and its strategic importance as a Quad member, noting that one of the aspects of the alliance is to ensure ' ...Read More >
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