New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India and Canada are increasingly emerging as strategic partners in the critical minerals sector, driven by the rapidly growing global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, and strategic industries, an official statement said on Thursday.Chris Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to India, visited the CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) to explore avenues for scientific and techn…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and Canada began the second round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the two sides aiming to seal the deal by year-end. The five-day talks in New Delhi come on Monday ahead of the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s scheduled visit to Canada at the end of this month to accelerate the momentum of the economic engagement as the two countries target increasing bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. “The attempt is to fast-track talks …
Washington, April 25 (IANS) A sharp partisan divide emerged in the US Congress over how to secure critical mineral supply chains, with lawmakers and industry witnesses warning that China’s dominance poses risks to national security while disagreeing on whether environmental laws are part of the problem.At a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, Chairman Gary Palmer said China “has aggressively sought to dominate the global market for critical minerals with dire consequences for our…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Japan’s move to open a dedicated office in India to help Japanese firms navigate regulatory hurdles and boost investment signals Tokyo’s long‑term bet on India’s economic and strategic role in the Indo‑Pacific, according to a new report.The India Narrative report said the office will deepen ties beyond manufacturing, linking Japan’s large corporations with India’s start‑up ecosystem, artificial intelligence sector, critical minerals, and clean‑energy chai…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agree that India and South Korea can be most ideal partners for comprehensive cooperation to promote mutual growth and innovation. While addressing a joint press meet with PM Modi following their talks in New Delhi, President Lee announced that India and South Korea have agreed to upgrade economic cooperation framework to create new drivers for mutual growth. He stated that Ind…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have a chance to turn climate diplomacy into hard infrastructure across solar, hydrogen, wind, and low‑carbon LNG which has the potential for setting a model for North–South energy cooperation, according to an article. India has committed to 500 GW of non‑fossil power capacity by 2030, which requires adding another 40–50 GW of clean…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) G. Kishan Reddy will launch the seventh tranche of auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks on March 23, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s mineral security and supporting clean energy goals, Ministry of Mines said on Sunday. The launch will take place in the presence of Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey.Critical minerals have become increasingly important for economic growth as well as for the transition to clean energy and adva…
Washington, March 20 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump at the White House that she believed “it is only you, Donald, who can achieve peace across the world”, offering strong public backing as the two leaders discussed Iran, energy security, and turmoil in the Middle East.Takaichi made the remark during an Oval Office appearance, placing Japan firmly alongside Washington’s push for regional stability while also stressing the risks to energy supplie…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) The United States is repositioning the Export-Import Bank as a “frontline economic tool,” its chief told lawmakers, underscoring a sharper push to bolster American exporters and counter global competition led by China.Testifying before a House subcommittee, EXIM President and Chairman John Jovanovic said the bank is being aligned with efforts to reindustrialise the U.S., secure supply chains, and strengthen economic security.“As many of you have noted, EXIM is o…
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The United States announced up to $500 million in funding to expand domestic processing of critical minerals and strengthen the battery supply chain that supports industries ranging from defense to transportation and energy.The US Department of Energy (DOE) said the funding opportunity aims to expand critical mineral processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity in the country as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for key material…