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Centre defends new Aravalli mining rules
4+ hour, 48+ min ago This definition followed analysis and criticism and intermittent protests by concerned citizens who believe that it would open up mining in 90 per cent of the Aravali hills. The Centre on Sunday said that the definition had been arrived at after…...
Parliamentary panel suggests funding boost for state-owned IREL to prioritise rare earth mining
13+ hour, 23+ min ago Amid the rising global demand for rare earth elements, a parliamentary panel has urged the government to bolster IREL (India) with focused budgetary support to prioritise exploration and mining of the critical mineral. IREL (India), a central public sector enterprise…...
Corporations have a fundamental duty to protect ecosystem: SC holds
1+ day, 23+ hour ago The judgment was based on petitions highlighting the cause of the near-extinct bird species of the Great Indian Bustard, primarily located in and around the Thar desert. The Supreme Court on Friday interpreted "corporate social responsibility" or CSR to inherently…...
AM Green, Mitsui sign MoU to explore investment in green aluminium platform
3+ day, 11+ hour ago Under the MoU, Mitsui will assess potential equity investment in AM Green Metals to support the development of what is planned as the world's first integrated green aluminium production platform. AM Green and Mitsui have signed a memorandum of understanding…...
Why Silver prices are soaring while oil falls below $60?
5+ day, 10+ hour ago Discover why silver prices soar while oil dips below $60, and explore market predictions in this insightful episode. Watch. Why Silver prices are soaring while oil falls below $60? | Trending Commodity Picks | Ep 76 Silver vs Crude Oil, first time since WWII this…...
Has copper become the new gold?
1+ week, 2+ day ago Discover how rising copper prices and strategic shifts in major producers are reshaping the market in this insightful episode. Watch. Explained | Has copper become the new gold? | Trending Commodity Picks | Ep 75 Copper prices are soaring globally, with major producers in…...
Gold inches up ahead of Fed verdict, silver powers to fresh records above $60
1+ week, 4+ day ago Gold inched higher on Wednesday as investors prepared to parse Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's guidance on the day when the bank is expected to cut interest rates, while silver continued to push its record-breaking run above $60 an ounce. Spot…...
Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges
2+ week, 2+ day ago Adani and Hindalco Industries are exploring investments in Peru's copper sector, either through joint ventures or by taking stakes in existing mines, a senior Peruvian diplomat told Reuters. Peru, the world's third-largest producer of copper used in sectors such as…...
BEML secures ₹157 cr order for rail grinding machines
2+ week, 3+ day ago The high-performance machines are designed to reduce maintenance downtime, increase asset lifecycle, and contribute to more efficient rail operations BEML Ltd has secured a "157 crore contract to manufacture 15 sets (30 cars) of Switch Rail Grinding Machines for Loram Rail Maintenance India…...
Bitcoin miners rob Malaysia of electricity worth $1 bn; govt cracks down
2+ week, 3+ day ago In Malaysia's illegal crypto mining hotspots, the hunt begins in the sky. Together, the tools form a roving surveillance net in the pursuit of illegal Bitcoin miners." The miners they're chasing are careful. They hop from empty storefronts to deserted…...