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Cerium–Magnesium Changesite: The 11th Known Lunar Mineral Chinese scientists, through the China Geological Survey, have announced the discovery of a new lunar mineral named Cerium–Magnesium Changesite. This marks only th...
Pax Silica: Strengthening the Allied Silicon Stack in Southeast Asia In a strategic move to fortify global technology infrastructure, the Philippines officially joined the Pax Silica Initiative on April 16, 2026. As the...
Mineral Concession Rules 2026: Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Mining To further the goal of "Ease of Doing Business" and boost domestic mineral production, the Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Concession (...
AZEC Plus: Collaborative Decarbonization and Energy Security in Asia India participated in the high-level AZEC Plus (Asia Zero Emission Community Plus) meeting convened by Japan in May 2026. Held virtually, the forum bro...
Scientists have found an enormous store of water nearly 700 km below the Earth's surface, inside the mantle, a finding that challenges existing ideas about where Earth's water came from. The water is not liquid; it is ch...
The Union Ministry of Mines organised the National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit focused on improving how DMF funds are utilised for the welfare and development of people and area...
The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has become India's first mining company to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore within a single financial year, FY 2025–26. NMDC is a Navratna Central Public Sector En...
India has formally become part of the Pax Silica Alliance, a strategic coalition led by the United States, by signing the Pax Silica Declaration. The grouping concentrates on critical minerals, semiconductors and artific...
During Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to New Delhi, India and Brazil signed 10 agreements and resolved to raise bilateral trade to US$20 billion within five years. Brazil is India's biggest trading...
The Union Mines Minister said India will start producing rare-earth permanent magnets in 2026. A scheme approved by the Cabinet in November 2025, with an outlay of ₹7,280 crore, targets 6,000 tonnes a year. These magnets...
The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump's earlier tariffs went beyond presidential powers and struck them down. A temporary 10% ad valorem import duty was then imposed for 150 days from 24 February 2026 under Sectio...
During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, India and France raised their relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership', and 21 agreements and documents were exchanged. The two had set up a Strategic Part...
