New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The US is stepping up its investments in infrastructure projects in Africa to counter China’s influence as the race for critical minerals, such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, gathers pace in the aftermath of the trade war between the two countries.Chinese engagement in African mining operations has evolved into comprehensive value chain integration spanning exploration, production, transport, and processing stages. Major Chinese companies have e…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) After surveys found sufficient reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia, Japan is pressing ahead with plans to develop rare earth mines in Africa to counter China’s restrictions, a report has said.The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) confirmed the reserves, and the Japanese government aims to rid its dependence on China by the end of 2028, the report from the Asahi Shimbun said, citing government sources.Dysprosium and terbium retain magne…
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) The political situation in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is deteriorating as, in addition to China, Pakistan is now asking American and Central Asian companies to join the resource exploitation in the region that it illegally occupies, a report highlighted. It revealed that recently, Kazakhstan and Indonesia have expressed interest in investing in gold and copper mining in Gilgit Baltistan. “In addition to terrorism, many local activists believe that the str…
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and industry leaders described coal as a strategic source of rare earth elements and critical minerals, expanding its role beyond traditional power generation. At the White House “Champion of Coal” event on Wednesday (local time), Jim Grech, CEO of Peabody Energy, said the industry was working closely with the administration on new opportunities.“We are working with your administration on the potential to build new coal-fueled power plant…
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A leading U.S. business advocacy group on Thursday welcomed India’s participation in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial here, calling it a significant step toward strengthening supply chains vital to technology, economic growth, and national security. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said India’s participation, led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, marked a historic engagement hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Wash…
Jammu, Feb 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that it charts a path to a $5 trillion economy milestone within a few years, and added that the budget also takes the initiative to generate fresh employment opportunities and invigorate the tourism industry with renewed vigour.L-G Manoj Sinha hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic, which he said will prioritise economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government on Thursday said India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals present in Beach Sand Minerals (BSM) which is the principal ore of Rare Earths (RE) in India. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha that in BSM ore, the prescribed substance monazite occurs, which is a phosphate mineral of Rare Earth Element containing Uranium and Thorium.IREL (India) Limited (IREL), a PSU under Department of Atomic Energy pro…
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Eminent American trade and strategic advocacy group the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum welcomed India’s participation in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Washington, calling it an important step in strengthening US–India cooperation in a critical strategic sector.India was represented at the meeting by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. The m…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Tensions between China and Japan have escalated after Beijing signalled that it may restrict exports of rare earth materials to Japan, raising serious concerns among Japanese businesses and policymakers, a report has said.China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would ban the export of all “dual-use” items to Japan, citing national security reasons, according to The New York Times.These are products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. While the off…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China is now reported to be eyeing northern Thailand, especially along the Thai–Myanmar border, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) playbook to build strategic influence in the region.China’s move to extend its geopolitical influence in the area is disguised as development assistance, according to an article in the Myanmarese media outlet, The Irrawaddy.The proposal by a Chinese proxy is to construct a 172 km tunnel linking Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai. The Chinese …