India to enhance exploration of J&K lithium reserves after auction challenges
India’s Mines Ministry has announced plans to conduct further exploration of lithium blocks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) before re-auctioning them. The initiative aims to...
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India launches National Critical Mineral Mission to boost production and recycling of key minerals
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced that critical minerals are becoming central to the modern economy. The Indian government aims to capitalize on...
India’s rise as the world’s second-largest aluminium producer: Economic implications and future prospects
India has recently achieved a major milestone by becoming the world’s second-largest producer of aluminium. This accomplishment highlights the country’s robust industrial growth and expanding...
India’s 2024-25 budget: Strategic customs duty exemptions for lithium and critical minerals to boost electric mobility
The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes energy security by proposing targeted customs duty exemptions for critical minerals, including lithium. This initiative aligns with India’s goals to...
India launches critical mineral mission to boost domestic production, recycling and overseas mining
The Indian government is set to introduce a Critical Mineral Mission aimed at enhancing domestic production, recycling and international acquisition of vital minerals. Announced in...
Coal India expands into graphite mining with new license
Coal India Limited (CIL) is diversifying its operations beyond coal for the first time by entering the graphite mining sector. The Ministry of Mines has...
India plans to apply for deep-sea mineral exploration licenses in the Pacific
India plans to apply for licenses to explore deep-sea minerals in the Pacific Ocean, aiming to secure supplies of crucial minerals for energy transition technologies,...
India targets Afghan lithium to drive EV manufacturing and curtail China’s market control
As India seeks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in sectors critical to national security and achieve its climate goals through the production of electric vehicles...
India’s cobalt rush: Navigating geopolitical rivalries and deep-sea exploration
India’s rush to explore the cobalt–rich Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) in the Indian Ocean highlights the intense geopolitical competition for critical mineral resources. Located...
India’s pursuit of critical minerals: Deep-sea mining for a sustainable future
India is accelerating its efforts to explore the vast potential of valuable minerals concealed beneath the ocean’s surface, a move that could play a pivotal...