The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. today hosted the Bengaluru edition of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from the energy industry, academia, research, startups and the investment...
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. today hosted the Bengaluru edition of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from the energy industry, academia, research, startups and the investment...
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NTPC Green Energy Limited subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has awarded a large utility-scale solar contract to KPI Green Energy Limited for the development of a 500 MW solar PV project in Rajasthan. The project will be developed in Bikaner and carries a total contract value of around INR...
Chris Cooter visited CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology along with officials from the Canadian High Commission to discuss collaboration in critical minerals, sustainable resource processing, and advanced metallurgical technologies. The delegation included Karen Joan Blumenschein,...
Welcoming back all the readers to the third part of “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ”, where we will explore the most valuable lesson they gained in their journey and what changes they believe will shape the global aluminium industry in the coming years. In the first part of the...
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, trade ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) convened in Paris to advance discussions on securing supply chains for critical minerals, even as renewed tariff tensions between the United States and the European Union threatened to test the bloc’s unity. The talks build on...
A new tender has been put forward by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, calling for bids to deliver the Balance of System (BoS) package for a large-scale, grid-connected solar installation in Kurnool. The planned capacity totals 900 MW, divided into two segments of 500 MW and 400 MW, with submissions...
Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta, has shared a LinkedIn post emphasising the need to accelerate exploration of minerals and hydrocarbons in India and stressing for a mission-driven approach to reduce import dependence and strengthening resource self-reliance. In the post, Mr Agarwal highlighted...
ASX-listed rare earth explorers in Brazil, for the quarterly update, have showcased the latest project advancements, resource developments and strategic moves. This latest update emphasises how the region is playing an increasingly vital role in bolstering global rare earth supply chains. Here is a...
Japan and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security, defence and critical minerals amid growing global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House during her...
Since the exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the alliance, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC+) first meeting without the nation concluded with the decision to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) for June. This suggests that despite a shift in...
DISA Technologies Inc. (DISA), a company pioneering high-impact solutions for mineral processing, domestic uranium remediation and resource recovery, has closed a USD 33 million strategic financing led by Galvanize and supported by BHP Ventures. "This financing marks a key milestone in DISA's...
Power supply, not geology, is emerging as the main constraint for critical mineral mining development in Canada, according to discussions at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2026. While Canada has identified key minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth...
TotalEnegries and Philippine renewable energy developer Nexnorth have started construction after reaching financial close for a large-scale solar project in Isabela Province. The project is planned to have a capacity of 440 MWp and is expected to start operations by the end of 2027. TotalEnergies...
India is planning to build a strategic reserve of critical minerals to meet six months of local demand. The step addresses rising fears of supply cuts and wild price swings. Ministries of mines and heavy industries plan to stockpile critical minerals. These include lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper,...
In the first part of the “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ” article series , we explored the beginnings of these women’s journeys, starting from their first jobs to the roles they occupy now, highlighting the pivotal moments that led them into this field. Now, as we dive into the...
Work has started on a new energy project in Kyrgyzstan’s Jalal-Abad region, where a mix of hydropower and solar generation is being developed with support from SINOMACH. The plan isn’t massive in scale, but it’s meant to address local shortages. One part of it is a 5 MW small hydropower plant,...
The United States and the European Union have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on critical minerals, targeting stronger production, supply chain security and coordinated trade policies. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič formalised the agreement...
Construction of a 4-million-kilowatt new energy transmission project began on April 15 in Jungar Banner, located in Ordos, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, according to State Grid East Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
India’s power sector has entered a new phase of resilience, with solar energy emerging as a strong force in meeting record electricity demand. Prompted by intense summer consumption, the country successfully addressed an all-time high peak demand of 256 gigawatts (GW), highlighting the growing role...
