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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The US is stepping up efforts to reshape how critical minerals are sourced, with its top trade official signalling that allies may have to accept higher prices if they want more secure supply chains. Jamieson Greer has told partner countries that reliance on low-cost imports has contributed to the...
Battery recycler NavPrakriti is setting up a greenfield critical minerals refining unit in Odisha with an investment of over INR 1000 million (USD 10.66 million), aiming to bring it onstream by FY29. Backed by its selection under the National Critical Mineral Mission, the plant will recover cobalt,...
China's thermal coal imports declined in March, as elevated seaborne prices and ample domestic supply cooled buying interest. Imports of the power generation fuel totalled 25.92 million tonnes during the month, down 8.2 per cent year on year, according to data from the General Administration of...
A consultative seminar on “Navigating CBAM: Challenges, Readiness, and India’s Carbon Market Context” concluded successfully on 21 April 2026 at PHD House, New Delhi. The seminar brought together representatives from industry, government, export-oriented sectors, and the testing, inspection, and...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed a method to convert polyethylene plastic waste into fuel at temperatures below 200°C. The process uses a molten salt solution containing aluminium chloride. It breaks down plastic into smaller molecules that can be used as fuel. Around 60 per...
China now possesses the world's largest nuclear power development programme, including units in operation, plants under construction, and approvals issued for new plants, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2026 released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA)....
Critical Metals Corp. has appointed Thomas “TYT” Mogensen as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Tanbreez Mining A/S. Mogensen has over 20 years of experience in finance, infrastructure, and natural resources, with a focus on Greenland and the Nordic region. He has worked on business...
USA Rare Earth is moving ahead with the acquisition of Serra Verde Group in a deal that comes out to roughly USD 2.8 billion based on the current share price. The structure is a mix, about USD 300 million in cash, with the rest coming through newly issued shares. The timeline, for now, points to...
Despite expected pressure, Vedanta Limited shares have reported remarkable gains despite the unfortunate boiler tube explosion at a Vedanta Limited thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on April 14, which caused the demise of 24 workers and injured about 12. Explore- Most accurate...
Metals market: Last Friday's overnight session saw broad gains across base metals in the domestic market. SHFE copper rose 0.78 per cent; on a weekly basis, SHFE copper posted a four-week winning streak, gaining 4.07 per cent for the week. SHFE aluminium fell 1.25 per cent, SHFE lead rose 0.24 per...
An agreement has been reached among the Finance Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations to increase the pace of critical minerals supply chain diversification in order to break free from the Chinese hegemony over the market. Held on Friday, in Washington, the G7 meeting agenda was to address...
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint accusing Adani Group and others of rigging a major solar tender, saying there was no evidence to support the claims. The case was linked to a 2019 tender issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India for setting up 7 GW of solar capacity along...
CleanPeak Energy has taken full ownership of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, adding a mix of smaller-scale solar and battery projects to its portfolio across multiple Australian states. SEI mainly focuses on projects under 5 MW, but together they add up. The deal brings in about 71 MWac of solar...
The total amount of electricity generated in China in March rose by 1.4 per cent on year to 802.48 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on April 16, with hydropower emerging as the primary growth driver. Hydropower output surged 10.8...
India has launched an Approved List of Battery Manufacturers (ALBM) with the aim to establish a national battery ecosystem. The goal is to boost domestic battery production so that reliance on China can be reduced. In addition to promoting the goal of energy storage projects supported by government...
Leonardo Durans, a top official at the country’s industry ministry, mentioned during a press conference with international media that while Brazil is still welcoming foreign investment, its approach has changed. There’s now a clear expectation that all partners will focus on developing local...
SAGA Metals Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Wolverine rare earth project in Labrador from Catalyst Rare Metals Ltd., a deal that would give it full ownership of the asset. The project is about 50 km from Hopedale and covers a bit over 230 sq. km. Access is by air mostly, then...
At least nine people are feared dead and between 30 to 40 others have been reported injured following a boiler explosion at a power plant operated by Vedanta Limited in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 2 pm at the plant located in Singhitarai village, where a...
