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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Around 200 companies attended a European Union investment roadshow in Johannesburg on June 1 as the bloc moved forward with plans to invest EUR 12 billion (USD 13.98 billion) in South Africa’s critical mineral endeavours. The event was held as competition continues to grow globally for access to...
India’s push to secure access to critical minerals and strengthen regional connectivity featured prominently during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Gen Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, alongside discussions on security cooperation and Myanmar’s political situation....
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brings together the capabilities needed to make electric construction equipment a practical, on-site reality. By addressing power supply, charging, energy management and operational integration as a single system, the collaboration responds directly to rising...
Under the new two-stage plan outlined by President Prabowo Subianto on May 20, private Indonesian miners will gradually shift their trading relationships to state firms during a transition period running from June 1 to August 31. 2026, as reported. From September 1, exports of coal, palm oil and...
India and the US have signed a new framework agreement focused on rare earths and critical minerals as both countries push to strengthen supply-chain security and reduce dependence on China. The agreement was signed during the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting and covers cooperation across the full...
Sunkind India is set to take its next step in the renewable energy business by beginning the manufacturing of solar modules. The company has already installed a 1 GW production line near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The facility is expected to start commercial operations in June, once the ongoing trial...
Rising aluminium prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East are increasing costs for the US solar industry, adding fresh pressure on developers already dealing with higher silver prices, tariffs and policy uncertainty. Commercial solar companies in the United States are reporting higher...
Rare earth companies in the United States are seeing new investor interests after the Trump administration rolled out a broader strategy to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains. The initiative, called “Project Vault”, was formally introduced in February 2026, and it mainly focuses on...
Modine, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. "The team delivered a strong fourth quarter and a fourth consecutive year of record revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted...
Among all power sources, solar capacity recorded the fastest growth, surging 26.2 per cent on year to 1.25 billion kW. followed by wind power, which rose 22 per cent to 660.62 million kW. In comparison, thermal power capacity mostly coal-based increased at a slower pace of 6.8 per cent, reaching...
India has blocked China’s first request at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a dispute panel over India’s support measures for solar cells, solar modules and information technology sectors. China had requested the formation of a dispute settlement panel earlier this month after...
USA Rare Earth saw its stock rise after the company announced that it had been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for potential funding of up to USD 19.3 million under the department’s Critical Materials Innovation, Efficiency and Alternatives programme. The funding, which remains subject to...
The USD 450 million partnership involves Atlantic Alumina Company and aims to maintain operations at the Gramercy alumina refinery in Louisiana while also building the country’s first large-scale gallium production circuit. The United States currently has no domestic gallium production and only one...
New York-based Critical Metals Corp witnessed a sharp market rally on Thursday after securing a long-term rare earth supply agreement with REalloys, reinforcing Western efforts to build an alternative supply chain free from dependence on China. Interestingly, the announcement of a binding 15-year...
NTPC Green Energy Limited, on behalf of NTPC UP Green Energy Limited (NUGEL), has announced an EPC tender for a 100 MW ground-mounted solar project planned at Khanshi in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. The last date for bid submission is June 8, 2026. The contract covers the complete execution of...
Hindustan Zinc hosted G. Kishan Reddy at its Rajpura Dariba Complex in Rajasthan, where he visited the Sindesar Khurd Mine and Dariba Smelting Complex. The visit focused on the role of the mining and metals sector in supporting India’s infrastructure, manufacturing and energy transition...
Trivium Packaging has reported significant progress on its sustainability targets, including major reductions in carbon emissions and increased sourcing from suppliers with stronger ESG performance. In its 2025 ESG KPI summary, the company said Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by...
The White House said China has agreed to address US concerns over shortages of rare earths and critical minerals following last week’s leaders’ summit in Beijing, although existing Chinese export controls are expected to remain in place. Washington did not call for the removal of restrictions that...
