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56 critical and strategic mineral blocks auctioned till date: Government

June 23, 2026 admin

The framework seeks to provide for systematic exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals by facilitating participation from private and public sector. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union Mines Ministry informed on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) that it has auctioned off ten critical and strategic mineral blocks associated with the…

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An energy transition driven by ethics

March 26, 2026 admin

“Fossil fuel dependency is ripping away national security and sovereignty, and replacing it with subservience and rising costs,” UN climate change arm executive secretary Simon Stiell told European Union officials and Ministers in Brussels on March 16, 2026, against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. He added that the disruption serves as an “abject lesson” on the pitfalls…

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Jaishankar Flags Risks Of China’s Dominance In Critical Minerals In Key US Forum

February 5, 2026 admin

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other foreign delegates at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington on Thursday to chalk out plans to reduce China’s dominance in the sector. India underlined the challenges of “excessive concentration” and the importance of de-risking supply chains through structured international cooperation,…

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Japan retrieves rare earth mud from deep seabed in test mission

February 3, 2026 admin

Japan’s drilling-equipped research vessel Chikyu before its departure from Shimizu port to conduct a test recovery of rare-earth–rich mud near Minamitori Island, marking the world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge from a depth of about 6 km onto a ship, in Shimizu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan on January 12, 2026. | Photo Credit:…

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U.S., Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as way to counter China

October 20, 2025 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sign an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals during a meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on October 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal…

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How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? | Explained

July 13, 2024 admin

A villager poses with lithium stones in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: In late June, the Centre declared the winning bidders for mining rights in six blocks of critical minerals, including graphite, phosphorite and lithium, for which India largely relies on imports. These are the first private…

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Chinese premier focuses on critical minerals and clean energy on final day of Australian visit

June 18, 2024 admin

China’s Premier Li Qiang inspects a hydrogen refuelling truck as Executive Chairman of Fortescue Andrew Forrest (C) looks on at the Fortescue Hazelmere research and development facility in Hazelmere, a suburb of Perth on June 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Chinese Premier Li Qiang has ended his Australian tour on June 18 in the…

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