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Silver Extends Rally, Approaches $37 Mark Amid Bullish Momentum
Silver prices continued their upward trajectory on Monday, surging by 2% and edging closer to the significant $37 per ounce level. This marks yet another session of gains for the white metal, which has been on a remarkable rally in recent…
India Charts New Path as China Halts Rare Earth Magnet Exports
In early April 2025, China imposed a restrictive export ban on rare earth magnets — a move it described as a measure to protect national security. These magnets are critical for manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy…
Canada Nickel looks to up carbon sequestration ante with NetCarb partnership
Canada Nickel has announced a strategic partnership with Australia-based NetCarb to collaborate on the commercialisation of NetCarb’s carbon sequestration technology.
Unlike Canada Nickel’s IPT Carbonation process, which…
RITES and Hindustan Copper Join Forces to Forge Sustainable Critical Mineral Supply Chains
RITES Ltd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL). The agreement aims to jointly develop a robust, self-reliant, and sustainable critical mineral supply chain in India. This strategic…
Rio Tinto Launches Western Range Mine in Pilbara with CEO Jakob Stausholm in Attendance
On Friday, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Officer Jakob Stausholm visited the Pilbara region in Western Australia to officially inaugurate the Western Range iron ore mine, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term strategy to sustain…
SPOTLIGHT: Heavy Engineering & Wear Parts
The world of heavy engineering and mining consumables continues to evolve with the pairing of software and carbon consciousness, Dan Gleeson reports in the IM June 2025 Spotlight Feature Article. Included within this is a case study on a…
India’s Strategic Awakening in the Global Race for Critical Minerals
In the 21st-century geopolitical landscape, rare earth elements (REEs) have become the new oil—foundational to cutting-edge technologies, clean energy transitions, and national security frameworks. As global powers scramble to secure their…
Volvo achieves over 1 Mt hauled autonomously at Brønnøy Kalk
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) recently reached a major milestone in mining efficiency and productivity, successfully hauling over 1 Mt of limestone autonomously for customer Brønnøy Kalk in Norway. It says this achievement underscores…
Chhattisgarh: SECL’s Mine Water Utilization Boosts Irrigation on Over 3,000 Hectares, Doubling…
In a pioneering move towards sustainable mining practices, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has significantly contributed to agricultural development in Chhattisgarh. By repurposing mine water for…
India’s Strategic Push for Rare Earths: Securing the Future of EV Batteries Amid China’s…
India's electric vehicle (EV) sector, poised for significant growth, faces a critical challenge: securing a stable supply of rare earth elements (REEs). These materials are essential for manufacturing EV batteries and motors. However,…