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Topic: minerals

‘God’s own partnership’: TN, Kerala plan rare industrial collab, beach sand mining to AI-led governance

What began as a conversation between the industries ministers of the 2 states at a summit in Delhi turned into high-level talks, with the first meeting in Tamil Nadu on 25 November.

India considers negotiations with Russia for transport of Mongolian minerals via its rail system

India has announced appointment of defence attaché in Ulaanbaatar, signing a raft of MoUs with Mongolia. President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is on four-day state visit to New Delhi.

Mineral diplomacy is the newest game. Here’s how US, China, India are playing it

China built its mineral empire with foresight. The US is reacting with tariffs. And emerging powers like India are stepping in with strategic steps toward autonomy.

Ukraine inks rare earth minerals deal with US, eyes security through investment

The two nations signed the deal just hours after a last-minute disagreement over which documents to sign Wednesday threatened to derail the agreement.

Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission, anticipates investments of Rs 18,000 cr from PSUs

Encompassing value chain, from exploration and mining to beneficiation, processing, and recovery, the mission aims to intensify domestic exploration efforts.

Zinc and magnesium are your skin’s BFFs. They reduce pimples, inflammation

The best part is, you don’t need to overhaul your entire routine—some tweaks to your diet or a simple supplement can make all the difference.

India establishes joint venture for strategic minerals

KABIL to operate in Argentina, Australia, and Chile.

SC upholds states’ rights to levy royalty on minerals extracted from their lands, in 8:1 verdict

CJI Chandrachud, reading out verdict for himself & 7 judges, held Parliament does not have power to tax mineral rights under Constitution. Justice B V Nagarathna gave dissenting views.

Ministry of Mines to host Critical Minerals Summit in New Delhi

The summit will bring together industry leaders, startups, government officials, scientists, academics, and policy experts.

US, Norway deepen critical minerals cooperation

The Joint Statement from the US and Norway commits the two countries to deepen their partnership in the areas of sustainable, high-standard, market-oriented critical minerals mining and processing activities.

On Camera

Venezuelan economy did not collapse overnight. 4 decades of stagnation is the cause

In 1980, South American countries exhibited similar income levels, with Venezuela ranking among the more affluent economies. By 2023, this landscape had significantly altered.

TCS, Infosys to offer clues on 2026 demand as street estimates look up

IT firms appear to be firming up artificial intelligence strategies as TCS and Coforge Ltd. have acquired smaller firms for their AI expertise.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.