US bill to block defence contractors from using Chinese rare earth minerals

Jan 16, 2022

Washington [US], January 16 : A new rare-earth bill was introduced in the US Senate on Friday, aiming to force defence contractors to end...

China to mine rare earth minerals in Afghanistan: US Congressman

Aug 18, 2021

Washington [US], August 18 : China is set to move to Afghanistan to mine rare earth minerals, media reports said quoting a US Congressman...

Time to take a decisive step in rare earth minerals exploration: Mining secretary

May 02, 2023

It is time for India to take a decisive step in rare earth minerals exploration, said the secretary of the Ministry of Mines Vivek...

Myanmar: Illegal rare-earth mining in Kachin State on China's border rises since coup

Apr 29, 2021

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 29 : Illegal mining of rare earth minerals have surged in Myanmar's northern Kachin state on the Chinese border after the...

West plays catch up with China on critical minerals race

Dec 03, 2022

Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements are essential components in many of today's rapidly growing clean energy technologies...

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...