Rare earth metals

Vedanta Group has secured approval to invest a massive ₹1.28 lakh crore to establish a 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter along with a 4,900 MW captive power plant (CPP) in the Dhenkanal district. This announcement was made…

As the global demand for critical minerals skyrockets—driven by the clean energy transition and rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption—African nations are stepping into the spotlight as key suppliers of these essential resources. Rich in…

In a significant move that could reshape the global supply chain for advanced technologies, MP Materials, the United States' sole rare earth miner, has officially halted shipments to China. This comes in direct response to export controls…

In a significant move aimed at strengthening the United States' critical minerals supply chain, former President Donald Trump has invoked emergency powers under the Defense Production Act (DPA). This decision is expected to expedite…

New Delhi; Russia has announced an ambitious plan to expand its rare earth metals industry, aiming to capture up to 12% of the global market by 2030. With the world’s fifth-largest reserves, estimated at 28.7 million tons, the country is…