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Mineral, metal output continues growth momentum in early FY26

India's production of key minerals and metals like iron ore, bauxite, and copper grew steadily in April-May FY26, signalling robust industrial demand

Govt, industry working to address rare earth magnet issues: Meity official

The government, industry and academia are working to resolve the issues concerning rare earth magnets, which are used in the automobile sector and other devices, a senior Meity official said on Friday. The technology exists to make rare earth magnets but to produce them at a commercially competitive rate is a challenge, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Additional Secretary, Amitesh Sinha said. Speaking on the sidelines of the Tec-Verse event showcasing PSU technology research, Sinha said that to solve the issues concerning rare earth, all three partners - government, industry and academia - are doing their work. "Technology is there, but we have to see how commercially we can do it at a competitive price. So that is the main challenge. The government will surely work because these things are now becoming strategic and important," Sinha said. The Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), a research unit under Meity, at the event signed a transfer of technology agreemen

India in touch with China over rare earth supply chain issues: MEA

The new Chinese restrictions, effective from April 4, require special export licenses for certain specific rare earth elements and their related magnetic products

The rare earth strategy: How China quietly took global control

In the world of cutting-edge technology, from electric vehicles to fighter jets, there's a hidden engine powering it all: rare earth elements.

GSI team to visit Zambia to map and explore copper blocks this week

This is part of India's national critical minerals mission (NCMM), which aims to extend support to Indian public and private sector companies for mapping and exploration of critical mineral assets

Govt plans ₹5,000 cr boost for rare earths amid China export curbs

Since April 2025, China's rare earth export curbs have caused global magnet shortages. At least five major Indian firms have informally shown interest in producing rare earth materials locally

China's rare earth exports hit five-year low as magnet sales curbs

Export controls launched on April 4 covered not just seven individual rare earths, but also magnets that contain even tiny amounts of them

Chips won the cold war, but rare earth magnets could decide the next

In the first major US-China trade dispute of Trump's second term, Beijing was able to use its control of rare earths to force Washington to a deal last week

India wants to leverage Japan ties for magnets, revisiting rare-earth deal

India is considering a short-term revamp of its rare earth agreement with Japan to secure magnet supply as China disruptions highlight gaps in domestic sourcing

India may ease EV localisation rules amid China rare earth export curbs

Many have yet to qualify for PLI disbursements and now face the risk of losing business to Chinese suppliers, three of the people said

Trying to seek early resolution to China's curbs on rare earth magnets: MEA

MEA says India is in touch with China over rare earth export curbs imposed in April and seeks predictable supply chains aligned with international practices

Rare earth, tariffs and geopolitics: Centre walks tightrope on trade deal

Supply-chain disruptions related to rare earth magnets from China are another cause of geopolitical anxiety for the government at this point

Xi will restart rare earth supply, trade talks set for June 9: Donald Trump

Trump and Xi held a 90-minute call on Thursday that saw the two agree to defuse growing tensions spurred by concerns over the flow of critical minerals needed by American firms

Govt likely to amend laws to let firms explore critical minerals overseas

India will amend the Mines and Minerals Act 2023 to permit use of ₹5,600 crore for overseas critical mineral exploration and introduce a tailings policy to support extraction

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Midwest Advanced Materials to produce rare earth magnets as India eyes local recycling of critical minerals following China's supply curbs

RITES, HCL sign pact to develop critical mineral supply chain

Engineering firm RITES Ltd on Friday said it has signed an agreement with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to jointly develop the supply chain for metals and minerals, including critical minerals, both in the domestic market and overseas. The partnership will focus on exploration, extraction, refining, and production activities in India and abroad. The collaboration includes participation in mineral block auctions and the development of mining infrastructure. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), RITES will provide consultancy and logistics solutions, including project planning, transport infrastructure development, multimodal transport planning, and rolling stock support, to strengthen the mining operations of Hindustan Copper. "This strategic partnership aims to build an integrated, self-reliant mineral value chain that supports India's critical mineral security, fosters sustainable growth, and strengthens the nation's economic resilience," the company said in a ...

How China gained control over the global rare earth minerals supply chain

China has intensified its dominance over the global supply of rare earth elements by adding critical minerals to its export control list, further straining already fragile global supply chains

Incentives for minerals recycling in final stages of approval: Govt report

The scheme, which will includes lithium-ion batteries, will give capex subsidy to eligible recyclers, according to the document shared with reporters

Global alarms rise as China's critical mineral export curbs takes hold

German automakers became the latest to warn that China's export restrictions threaten to shut down production and rattle local economies, following similar complaint from an Indian EV maker last week

MHI moves closer to rare earth magnet scheme, calls June 3 stakeholder meet

The industry group also suggested a delegation of auto-company representatives go to China to take up the matter with the authorities there