Rare earth elements

In a move with far-reaching global implications, China has relaxed its export restrictions on rare-earth metals, providing potential relief for nations dependent on these critical materials, including India, according to The…

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…

In a landmark step toward India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhabha…

Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed an innovative method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings, and electronic waste, reframing these materials as valuable resources…

India took a significant step toward securing its critical minerals supply chain by preparing to introduce amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) in Parliament. These legislative changes, expected…

In a significant breakthrough for India's mineral security and industrial strategy, the government has confirmed the discovery of rare earth elements (REEs) in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh. This comes at a crucial time when…

The Indian government has confirmed the discovery of significant deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in coal and associated sediments from the Singrauli coalfields in Madhya Pradesh. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy revealed in…

In a bold move to secure domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign mineral imports, the U.S. Interior Department has announced a nationwide initiative to extract critical minerals from mine waste and abandoned sites. This…

In a significant step toward strategic autonomy, the European Union is preparing to create emergency stockpiles of critical minerals in anticipation of potential military conflict, cyber warfare, and climate-related disruptions. A draft…

As the world races toward a green energy future, rare-earth elements (REEs) have become the backbone of modern technology—from electric vehicles and wind turbines to advanced electronics and defense systems. India,…