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For decades, the global commodities market has been dominated by stalwarts such as cattle, copper, corn, and crude oil—each playing a central role in global trade, industrial growth, and economic policy. But in recent years, a new group of…

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, India has launched a bold and expansive strategy to secure vital resources essential for its technological, energy, and economic transformation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 9…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on an eight-day, five-nation diplomatic journey across Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia (July 2–9), marking India’s most ambitious foreign outreach in a decade. While the…

Coal India Limited (CIL), the world’s largest coal producer, is preparing to enter the critical minerals sector, a strategic pivot aimed at aligning with India’s clean energy and manufacturing goals. Chairman and Managing Director PM Prasad…

In a strategic push to secure its supply chain for the energy transition and reduce import dependence, the Government of India is formulating a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme aimed at promoting the recycling of critical minerals. The…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in advanced negotiations with the United States to finalize a significant minerals agreement by the end of June 2025. This prospective deal aims to attract U.S. investment in critical minerals such…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised alarms over the concentrated supply chains of critical minerals, warning that low diversity in production and processing could severely hinder the progress of the global clean energy…