Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group have expanded their investment plans in Odisha, outlining INR 2.105 trillion (USD 25 billion) of potential investment across 14 projects spanning metals, critical minerals, energy, chemicals and infrastructure. The...
American Rare Earths has appointed Dr Sanja Miskovic as Chief Technical Advisor, with her work focused on process optimisation and recovery as the company advances the feasibility study for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming, USA. Miskovic will work on flowsheet development, mineral...
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In January, spot prices at northern ports showed only mild volatility. The benchmark 5,500 kcal per kg NAR coal opened the month at RMB 690 per tonne (USD 99.5 per tonne), rose to RMB 706 per tonne in mid-January, then retreated to RMB 693 per tonne before closing at RMB 699 per tonne on January...
Element Solutions Inc (ESI) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Micromax conductive pastes and inks business, effective February 2, 2026. Micromax will operate within MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions , part of ESI’s Electronics segment. For 2026 aluminium market outlook,...
With plans for an 880 MW solar-plus-storage project in California, private equity firm Younan Company is entering the US clean energy market as it decides to diversify beyond its conventional real estate and hospitality portfolio. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026...
A prominent player in the sustainable energy sector, Atlas Renewable Energy, announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with a significant energy trading company in Colombia. With this deal, the development of the El Campano Solar Plant in the northern part of Colombia gets the nudge to proceed...
Senior officials from the G7 and allied economies are set to convene in Washington next week, placing critical minerals firmly at the centre of discussions as concerns grow over China’s dominance in global supply chains. Representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European...
NexTech Summit 2026, India’s largest CIO-focused enterprise technology conference, bringing together 500+ CIOs and senior technology leaders for closed-door discussions on enterprise intelligence and cybersecurity. Positioned as a high-impact forum for enterprise decision-makers, NexTech Summit...
In January, aluminium fluoride prices edged up, supported by strong cost-side sulfuric acid prices. During the month, SMM aluminium fluoride prices closed at RMB 10,750-11,060 per tonne, while the cryolite market remained stable overall, with SMM cryolite quotes holding steady at RMB 7,000-9,000...
At the fourth edition of India Energy Week (IEW), the Neterwala Group marked its its strategic participation as an Associate Sponsor and exhibitor. Positioned in Hall 2, Stall No. 2B10, the Group demonstrated how advanced data services and domestic manufacturing would be the backbone of India’s...
The first two days of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 were not short on announcements, but one development cut through the noise — India and Canada quietly reset their energy relationship, anchoring it in trade, supply security and investment logic rather than political symbolism. Explore- Most...
Premier Energies has brought a new 400MW solar cell manufacturing facility into operation at Maheshwaram in Telangana.The newly commissioned plant will manufacture solar cells based on mono passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology. With the site now operational, the...
Washington’s role in the rare earth market changed on January 26, 2026. The US government announced a USD 2 billion commitment to the domestic sector, moving beyond its usual reliance on subsidies and guarantees and into direct ownership. Stocks linked to the sector jumped sharply, with investors...
GlassPoint, the leader in solar industrial process heat, today announced it has closed a USD 20M funding round led by N.I.S. New Investment Solutions, a Liechtenstein-based asset management firm, with participation from returning investor MIG Capital. The investment will advance existing...
India’s transport transition is often framed as a contest between internal combustion engines and electric mobility. The data, along with the lived reality of energy demand, suggest something far less binary. As Dr Chanchal Samanta, DGM of Bharat Petroleum, made clear in his remarks at the ongoing...
The Chinese coking coal market is expected to undergo a new phase of rebalancing in 2026, shaped by both supportive and restrictive policy impacts. While these mixed forces are anticipated to drive up coking coal prices, a persistent uptrend is unlikely to be seen this year due to persistent...
Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate, has generated a cumulative financial impact of nearly INR 2,500 crores for employees through sustained Employee Stock Option (ESOP) grants in the last 5 years, underscoring one of...
Note: This image is AI-generated for representation purpose only The state-owned & Navratna PSU, NALCO, a leading producing company in India, is now exploring diversifying from the traditional bauxite and alumina operations to high-value critical minerals. Indulging in these new explorations will...
Viettel Group, a state-owned multinational telecommunications and technology conglomerate, has launched construction of Vietnam's maiden semiconductor fabrication facility at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi. As part of the mission assigned by the Ministry of National Defence, this project represents...
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. is preparing to take a bigger ownership position in India’s solar sector with plans for a utility-scale project in Maharashtra, as the company looks to balance its EPC-heavy portfolio with long-term power assets. The proposed project will be developed in Buldhana...
