Discovery of deposits of rare earths in Sweden marks "beginning of end of the dependency of Europe on China": Report

Feb 10, 2023

China at present enjoys a near monopoly on the supply of valuable geological assets, increasing the price of rare earth materials at will and...

Odisha CM stresses on mineral reforms to ensure uninterrupted ore supply

Dec 09, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 9 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday proposed reservation of expired working mineral blocks to ensure uninterrupted supply...

China opposes Canada govt's curbs on Chinese mineral firms

Nov 06, 2022

the Canadian government ordered three China-originated foreign companies to divest investments in Canadian critical mineral firms due to national security concerns.

DRC proposes mineral deal with US to reduce dependence on China

Mar 11, 2025

Experts believe that such a deal could help the US curb China's influence in the region while securing access to critical minerals.

Arctic states up in arms over China's rising interference

Oct 27, 2021

Beijing [China], October 27 : China intends to explore the Arctic region as climate change has offered access to the vast mineral resources and...

China trying to recognise Taliban govt, seeks USD 3 trillion mineral wealth

Mar 31, 2022

Beijing [China], March 31 : China appears to be in hurry to recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan as it is eyeing the minerals...