energy transition

In a landmark move aimed at advancing clean energy and resource efficiency, the Government of India is set to launch the first-ever auction of coal blocks for underground coal gasification (UCG), announced Rupinder Brar, Secretary of the…

At First Quantum Minerals (FQM), mining is not just about extracting resources—it is about doing so with responsibility, care, and a vision for the future. The company’s philosophy is built on the belief that responsible mining today lays…

On September 4, 2025, Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, officially assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, succeeding V. L. Kantha Rao. Prior to this appointment, Goyal served as the Chief…

The global energy transition has triggered an unprecedented demand for copper and critical metals, essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. Yet, the mining sector faces mounting…

Trump administration is considering a significant policy shift to reallocate at least $2 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act, originally intended for semiconductor research and manufacturing, to fund critical minerals projects. This move…

Copper, a critical metal for construction, electronics, and renewable energy, is increasingly vital in the global push for electrification and green technologies. With worldwide copper reserves estimated at approximately 1 billion metric…

South African coal miner Exxaro Resources announced a 13% rise in half-year profit, driven by stronger sales, and signaled potential increases in shareholder payouts pending the completion of a significant manganese acquisition. The company…

U.S. President Donald Trump met with the CEOs of Rio Tinto and BHP, two of the world’s largest mining companies, at the White House to discuss the long-delayed Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The meeting, involving Rio Tinto’s…

The World Mining Data 2025 report, published by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance on May 6, 2025, provides a comprehensive analysis of global mining production across 65 mineral commodities in 168 countries. This 266-page document…

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), India’s only vertically integrated copper producer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GAIL (India) Limited, a leading public sector enterprise in the energy sector, at HCL’s Corporate Office in…