Three Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine near the Cambodia border, days after a ceasefire was agreed following deadly clashes. Thailand blames Cambodia for planting mines, while Cambodia denies this, saying old mines caused the injuries. Both countries agreed to ASEAN inspections to pr
Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines aims to stop illegal mining and boost the economy by attracting skilled investors. They focus on job creation, local processing of minerals, and strict contract awards. Experts say foreign investment in processing will help reduce unemployment and support econ
New Delhi [India], August 8: RudraTree introduced its premium collection of natural Zambian Emeralds, a gemstone revered not only for its intense green hue and sparkling clarity but also for its spiritual power, rarity, and timeless elegance. Sourced directly from the world-renowned Kagem mi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: Acclaimed actor and sustainability advocate Bhumi Pednekar, along with her sister, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Samiksha Pednekar, unveil Backbay a next-generation beverage brand that reimagines hydration for the modern Indian lifestyle. Rooted in wellne
As part of the Geological Survey of India's (GSI) 175th Foundation Day celebrations, India's growing urgency to secure critical mineral resources took center stage at a national conference inaugurated in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
GAIL and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the exploration and development of critical mineral resources in India and abroad, a move aimed at strengthening the country's self-reliance in vital minerals and bolstering the clean en
According to the submission, reviewed and cited extensively by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), the UK's efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals, vital to the green energy transition, must be underpinned by a clear human rights framework.
The Indian Army has inducted the Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mark-II (MMME Mk-II), developed by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Key focus areas included cooperation in aerospace science and technology, including the establishment of a modernised wind tunnel facility, production of small aircraft piston engines, and joint development in carbon fibre technology, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing. Both sides also
Gauba stressed that India possesses large reserves of rare earth minerals, but there is an urgent need to "rapidly explore, survey, mine and process them."
All five miners trapped in Chile's El Teniente copper mine after last week's earthquake have been found dead, Al Jazeera reported. Rescue teams had cleared over 24 metres of collapsed underground passages. The mine, one of the world's largest, halted operations following the 4.2-magnitude tr
According to CNN, the incident occurred at the El Teniente mine in Central Chile, one of the world's largest copper-producing sites, following a partial shaft collapse on Thursday.