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The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), under India's Department of Atomic Energy, is actively exploring and enhancing the country’s reserves of critical minerals such as niobium, tantalum, beryllium, and rare earths among others. These minerals are essential for India's nuclear energy and
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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and Canada held a high-level bilateral meeting aiming to bolster cooperation in clean mobility and critical minerals. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Canadian Minister Tim Hodgson discussed enhancing strategic collaboration in sustainable industrial development and advanced manufacturing. Major highlights included
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At the 65th Central Geological Programming Board meeting, the Ministry of Mines and Geological Survey of India laid out plans for 1,068 projects focusing mainly on critical minerals. The GSI aims for a 46% increase in exploration projects, emphasizing AI-driven methodologies and international collaborations. The initiative aligns with national
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The Ministry of Mines will host the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir–2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from January 8th to 10th. This event will focus on enhancing collaboration and address critical minerals availability, sustainable mining practices, and self-reliance in the sector. Distinguished ministers and industry experts will attend to shape the
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During a roundtable, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized the critical role of minerals in defense readiness and India's initiatives towards securing sustainable mineral supply chains. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries in India has launched the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage, a ₹18,100 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, to develop 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity. This move aims to reduce dependency on imports and secure supply chains for
Critical Minerals
The Ministry of Mines, led by Secretary Piyush Goyal, reviewed the implementation of the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme aimed at developing a 3 Lakh Ton annual recycling capacity for critical minerals. The scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, focuses on recycling materials from E-waste and spent Lithium-ion
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Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's (GSI) International Seminar in Jaipur, celebrating 175 years of geoscientific excellence. The seminar aims to integrate global expertise and foster discussions on critical minerals, advanced technologies, and sustainable development. Key highlights include the signing of MoUs
Royalty Rates
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rationalization of royalty rates for critical minerals including Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium. The new rates aim to promote the auction of mineral blocks, enhance indigenous production, reduce imports, and create employment opportunities. The royalty for Graphite will
Royalty Rates
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revision of royalty rates for critical minerals including Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium. The new rates aim to promote the auction of mineral blocks, enhance indigenous production, reduce imports, and create job opportunities. The royalty for Graphite will
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines has recognized two additional institutes, IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, bringing the total to nine. These CoEs aim to enhance R&D in critical minerals, essential for clean energy and advanced technology sectors, by operating
Critical Minerals
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme aimed at enhancing the recycling of critical minerals from e-waste and spent batteries. This initiative, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, seeks to ensure supply chain sustainability and increase the capacity for recycling in the country. The