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Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump

Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the US.

India records robust growth in metal production during FY 2024-25

New Delhi, March 30: The production of key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite and lead in the country have recorded a robust growth in financial year 2024-25 after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines on Sunday.

Rajasthan: SC grants relief to lease-quarry license holders awaiting environmental clearance

Jaipur, March 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a two-month extension for minor mineral lease holders and quarry license holders in Rajasthan up to five hectares to obtain environmental clearance (EC) from the state-level committee.

India, Uganda hold 3rd Joint Trade Committee meeting to boost ties

New Delhi, March 27: The Third Session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) took place in New Delhi on March 25-26, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening economic ties between the two nations after a 23-year gap, an official press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated.

S. Korea aims to recycle 20 pc of key critical minerals by 2030: Ministry

Seoul, March 25: South Korea will work to facilitate the growth of the critical mineral recycling industry, with a goal of achieving a 20 percent recycling rate of key critical minerals by 2030, the industry ministry said on Tuesday.

Union Minister urges India Inc. to develop skills for mining critical minerals

New Delhi, March 21: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey on Friday urged the captains of industry to build expertise in the mining sector to help make India self-reliant in the production of critical minerals.

Trump says US to sign rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine 'very shortly'

Washington, March 21: US President Donald Trump said that he will sign a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine "very shortly."

Trump to sign rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine 'shortly', expresses hope for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that he would be signing a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine "very shortly."

India's first exploration licence auction for deep-seated minerals launched

New Delhi, March 14: India's first-ever auction of exploration licences, a significant reform aimed at unlocking the nation's untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources, was held in Goa.

India's 1st exploration licence auction, AI-driven mineral targeting Hackathon launched

New Delhi, March 14: The Ministry of Mines, in partnership with the Goa government, jointly launched India's inaugural Exploration Licence (EL) auction -- a transformative step aimed at unlocking critical and deep-seated mineral reserves across the country.

Government launches first India's auction of exploration licences for critical minerals

Panaji, March 13: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy on Thursday launched the nation's first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa, which aims to unlock India's untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources.

Mines Ministry will launch first-ever Exploration Licence (EL) auction tomorrow

New Delhi, March 12: The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the nation's first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa on March 13, the Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday.The ministry said that the move is a major reform to unlock India's untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources.

US Treasury Secretary refutes reports of plans to sign minerals deal with Ukraine

Washington, March 5: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told a media outlet that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.

Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US: Zelenskyy

Kyiv, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees."

US cancels joint presser, lunch; Zelensky leaves White House

Washington, March 1: Talks between the US and Ukraine to sign a deal on rare earth minerals appeared to have collapsed after a testy exchange between President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance on one side and President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.

Zelensky arrives at White House for meeting with Trump

Washington, Feb 28: Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House for a crucial meeting with President Donald Trump at which they are expected to announce a deal sharing rights to his country's rare earth minerals and other natural resources.

US: Trump greets Zelenskyy at White House, says Oh look, he's all dressed up today!

Washington DC, February 28: United States President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Washington DC on Friday.

France, Ukraine in months-old talks over minerals: French defence minister

Paris, Feb 27: Paris has been in talks with Kyiv since October about using Ukrainian minerals for France's defence industry, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday.

Zelenskyy to meet Trump, sign a very big agreement

Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday to sign what he called "a very big agreement" to share revenue from Ukraine's rare earth mineral deposits, even though the two leaders remain far apart on whether the US will provide security guarantees for Ukraine once its war with Russia is over, Politico reported.

Trump announces deal with Ukraine at first cabinet meeting

Washington, Feb 26: President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign an agreement giving US rights to his country's rare earth minerals and there will also be a deal on Ukraine war.

Zelenskyy to travel US for USD 350 billion deal on Ukraine's rare earth minerals: Report

Washington DC, February 26: Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to travel to the US for a prospective deal that could see Ukraine agreeing to an exchange of its Rare Earth Minerals for USD 350 billion, military equipment and 'the right to fight on', reported CNN.

Zelensky to travel to the US for a prospective deal: Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals in exchange for $350 billion

Washington DC, February 26: Ukranian President Vlodmir Zelensky is likely to travel the US for a prospective deal that could see: Ukraine agreeing to a an exchange of its Rare Earth Minerals for $350 billion, military equipment and 'the right to fight on', reported CNN.

GIS will boost investment in MP's mining sector: Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, Feb 25: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that Madhya Pradesh will gain its biggest boost in the investment sector from mining at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025.

Russia offers rare earth metals to US

Moscow, Feb 25: Russia on Monday said that it is ready to strike a deal with the United States on rare earth metals. Speaking with media in Moscow, Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary of the President of Russia, said that the country has many rare earth metals that the United States needs and any possible deal in future will further boost cooperation between both nations.

Govt reclassifies barytes, felspar, mica, quartz in major category to boost mining of critical minerals

New Delhi, Feb 21: The Ministry of Mines announced on Friday that it has shifted minerals barytes, felspar, mica, and quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals to pave the way for extracting critical minerals from mines.

India intensifies critical minerals push, aims to auction maximum blocks by 2031

New Delhi, February 21: India plans to maximise the auction of critical mineral blocks by 2031, advancing its strategic push to secure domestic supply chains for minerals essential to the country's green energy and technology sectors.

Amidst increased usage in tech sector, Barytes, Felspar, Mica, Quartz classified as major minerals

New Delhi, February 21: The Ministry of Mines has shifted minerals Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz from the list of minor minerals to the category of major minerals.

India, Argentina double down on lithium exploration, investments

New Delhi, Feb 19: India and Argentina on Wednesday announced to expand their collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals, especially lithium.

India and Sri Lanka strengthen ties in critical minerals, exploration, and mining

New Delhi, February 15: India and Sri Lanka on Saturday held a meeting to strengthen ties between both the countries in the areas of critical minerals, exploration, and mining.

India, Sri Lanka to bolster trade ties in critical mineral exploration

New Delhi, Feb 15: India and Sri Lanka on Saturday discussed fostering bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, particularly in securing critical minerals essential for both nations' economic and industrial growth.

South Korea to respond to possible impact of China's export curb on strategic minerals

Seoul, Feb 5: South Korea's industry ministry said on Wednesday it will monitor and respond to any possible impact from China's export restrictions on strategic minerals in an apparent retaliatory measure against the United States' recent tariff imposition.

US Consul General Hankey, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis discuss expanding commercial cooperation

Mumbai, February 4: US Consul General in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, held a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday to discuss expanding and deepening commerical cooperation between the US and Maharashtra in critical minerals, energy, and defence sectors.

Mining sector reforms a major step toward Viksit Bharat: G. Kishan Reddy

New Delhi, Feb 1: The reforms in the mining sector, especially with respect to critical minerals, will mark a major step toward realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.

Budget 2025-26: Paving way for sustainable and self-reliant recycling ecosystem

New Delhi, Jan 31: As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, the focus on sustainability and resource self-sufficiency has never been more critical.

National Critical Minerals Mission to cut dependence on imports, support Net Zero goal: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the National Critical Minerals Mission, approved by the Cabinet, aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic value chains and support India's 'Net Zero by 2070' goal.

Cabinet Approves 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient value chain with an outlay of Rs.34,300 cr over seven years

New Delhi, January 29: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs.16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs.18,000 crore by PSUs, etc.

Cabinet gives approval for launch of Rs 34,300 crore National Critical Mineral Mission

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs 18,000 crore by public sector undertakings (PSUs).

GSI charts roadmap with 1,065 programmes, 16% rise in mineral projects

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