Tag: critical minerals

US Floats Critical Minerals Bloc to Break China’s Rare Earth Monopoly

World
The US is forming a buyers' club with allies like India to secure lithium, cobalt & nickel supplies and reduce dependence on China's 80% rare earth control.

Rubio Urges Allied Action to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain

World
US Senator Marco Rubio calls for multilateral solutions with allies to build a resilient critical minerals supply chain, reducing reliance on China.

Jaishankar, US Senator Rubio Discuss Critical Minerals and Nuclear Ties

World
S. Jaishankar met Marco Rubio, Antony Blinken, and Jake Sullivan in Washington, focusing on strategic cooperation in energy, minerals, and global issues.

US Plans $12 Billion Rare Earth Stockpile to Counter China Dominance

World
The US aims to build a $12 billion strategic reserve of critical minerals to secure supply chains for EVs, defense tech, and reduce reliance on China.

Budget 2026: India to Build Rare Earth Corridor to Cut China Reliance

Science
India announces a Rs 12,500 crore Rare Earth Mineral Corridor in Budget 2026 to secure supply chains for EVs, defence, and green tech, reducing dependence on imports.

PM Modi, Brazil’s Lula Discuss Defence, Trade Amid Global Tensions

World
Prime Minister Modi and President Lula agree to deepen strategic ties in defence production, trade, and critical minerals while coordinating on global challenges.

India on Track for 500 GW Renewable Energy Target by 2030

Business
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirms India's progress towards its 500 GW green energy goal, detailing plans for hydrogen, clean coal, and a sustainable economy.

India’s ₹7,280 Crore Push for Rare Earth Magnets Manufacturing

Tech
India launches massive PLI scheme to build domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing dependence on China for EVs, defense and renewable energy tech.

Deccan Gold Mines in Talks with Kabul for Lithium, Rare Earth Minerals

World
Indian mining company negotiates access to Afghanistan's vast mineral resources to reduce dependence on Chinese imports of critical minerals.

Tesla Cofounder’s EV Battery Recycling Solution Cuts US China Dependence

World
JB Straubel's Redwood Materials recycles 90% of North America's lithium-ion batteries, creating domestic supply of critical minerals and reducing geopolitical risks.

India Approves ₹7,280 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing

Business
Cabinet approves landmark scheme to establish India's first integrated rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing, reducing imports and boosting electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

PM Modi Returns from G20 Summit: Key Outcomes and India’s AI Leadership

World
PM Modi concludes successful G20 Summit in South Africa with 122-point declaration approval, India-Italy anti-terror pact, and announces 2026 AI Impact Summit in India.