‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China’s rare earth export restrictions as a “mistake” that “weaponized” the vital minerals. Beijing’s move alerted the world to ...
India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks: China curbs key equipment exports; Rs 7,300 cr magnet plan at risk
China’s tightened export controls on rare earth processing machinery and materials pose a significant threat to India’s Rs 7,300 crore plan for domestic production. These ...
Hunting e-waste: India pushes for recycling of critical minerals; dismantlers, crushers, and shredders to join chain
India is boosting its electronic waste recycling capacity to recover critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. A Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme aims to ...
EU to cut reliance on Chinese rare earths; recycling & global ties in focus
The European Union is launching RESourceEU to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials, following Beijing’s export restrictions. The strategy will focus on ...
‘Exploring resources’: After oil, India-Russia to tie-up on rare earth? How New Delhi aims to steer away from China’s monopoly
India is seeking partnerships with Russian firms to secure vital rare earth magnets and minerals, a move driven by China’s tightening export controls. Indian companies ...
Rare earth curbs: US calls India key ally in ‘China vs world’ battle; seeks ‘support’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of “provocative” economic moves after Beijing tightened rare earth mineral export controls. He stated the US and allies ...
Bilateral reset: India, Canada explore new growth avenues as ministers meet; clean tech and minerals on focus
India and Canada are signaling a potential revival of trade ties following discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Canadian counterpart. Both nations explored ...
India’s rare earth boost: Govt approves Rs 7,300 crore scheme; aim to diversify away from China
India is set to boost its self-reliance in rare earth magnets with a Rs 7,300 crore scheme approved by a key government panel. This initiative ...
Pakistan pitches port on Arabian Sea to US; eye on minerals hub development: Report
Advisers to Pakistan’s military chief proposed a $1.2 billion port at Pasni to US officials, aiming to transport critical minerals and offer Washington a strategic ...
Critical mineral hunt abroad: India eyes Zambia and Chile deals; $4 billion push puts critical mission in focus
India is aggressively pursuing critical minerals for its energy transition. The National Critical Mineral Mission is central to this effort. Khanij Bidesh India Limited is ...
