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Friday, January 30, 2026
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Topic: Mineral

In a first, climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

The development underscores concern about supply chains for cobalt, nickel, lithium, and other minerals that are essential for solar panels, batteries and other clean technology.

8% surge in India’s mineral production in February  

Gold, copper, bauxite, chromite, and phosphorite production registers significant increases, says latest Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) data   

India’s exports won’t grow, and the Modi govt’s idea of tariff hikes is unlikely to help

Indian exporters do not have strong negotiating positions with buyers, and therefore tend to get squeezed out disproportionately when trade hits a rough patch.

On Camera

Economic Survey 2025-26 takes global lessons seriously—and shows why Swadeshi is the way to go

The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.

In Pinarayi’s pre-poll Kerala budget, gig hubs, global school and a welfare bonanza

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced the 2026-27 Kerala Budget Thursday.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.