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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicLithium Mining

Topic: Lithium Mining

Why India needs more mining to power its manufacturing future

The factories of the future will not operate on slogans or tariffs; they will rely on copper, nickel, lithium, rare earths and reliable energy. Securing these inputs is not optional.

Hunt for critical minerals: India looks to tie up with Chile and Argentina for lithium mining

In a discussion organised by the Observer Research Foundation, Chilean and Argentinian ambassadors highlight areas of interest to deepen ties amidst geoeconomic headwinds.

Earth has far less fresh water available for lithium mining than estimated, US researchers find

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

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Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

How Indian Army has tweaked its war game strategy as enemy lines on nuclear, conventional deterrence blur

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan says India’s nuclear capability will not be considered a separate domain, but part of cognitive war in multi domain operations.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.