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Representatives of the auto industry have pressed on the government to secure critical raw materials such as rare earth magnets amid shifting geopolitical alignments and changing trade dynamics

Critical raw materials cause for concern: Auto industry

September 14, 2025, 07:15 PM - 2 min read

India’s auto industry bodies have stressed on the importance of securing rare materials for the industry as geopolitical tensions damage the global trade environment

India is hoping that the samples from Myanmar that it brings to test in its domestic labs contain sufficient levels of heavy rare earths that can then be processed into magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics etc

India exploring rare earth deal with Myanmar rebels

September 10, 2025, 02:53 PM - 3 min read

China’s tight controls over its rare earth minerals stores and processing facilities has forced India to seek stocks elsewhere as pressure mounts from the electronics, auto and EV industries which need rare earth magnets in their manufacturing

Of 15 blocks put on auction, 10 that have been auctioned comprise critical and strategic minerals including graphite, phosphorite, phosphate, REE, vanadium and potash and halite, spread across Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

Poor response to mineral blocks forces govt to cancel auction

August 27, 2025, 05:12 PM - 2 min read

Auction of at least five critical mineral blocks, including one of rare earth element, was cancelled by the government due to poor response by bidders

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi during a meeting in New Delhi.

China offers fertilizer, rare earths and tunnel machines to India

August 19, 2025, 10:07 AM - 3 min read

EAM Jaishankar conveyed to Wang Yi that India’s stance on Taiwan remains unchanged.

Apple invests $500 mn to process rare earth magnets in the US

July 16, 2025, 03:53 PM - 3 min read

Tech giant Apple has entered into a commitment with MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the US, to process recycled rare earth elements that Apple uses across its devices

India wants to step-up its rare earth production facilities via incentivised schemes

Govt scheme to subsidise domestic rare earth production

July 11, 2025, 09:35 PM - 2 min read

India has the fifth-largest rare earth reserves globally, estimated at 6.9 million metric tonnes, but produces only about 2,900 metric tonnes

Australia and India are in talks to source rare earths from Australia

China’s loss may be Australia’s gain in rare earth supply

July 8, 2025, 04:18 PM - 2 min read

To counter China’s restrictions on exports of heavy rare earths, India is looking to source the magnets from Down Under as shortage threatens to hit auto, EV, electronics sectors

Gold import curbs strike new blow to electronics' makers

July 8, 2025, 01:52 PM - 4 min read

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in an order dated June 17, reclassified imports of colloidal precious metals and compounds from “free” to “restricted” category; gold compounds are used to improve flow of electric current in motherboards, semiconductors etc.

Earth’s secrets hidden in 4 billion years old rocks

July 7, 2025, 01:47 PM - 6 min read

A research team has confirmed the oldest known rocks on Earth are located in northern Québec. Dating back more than four billion years, these rocks provide a rare and invaluable glimpse into the origins of our planet.

Kharge slams Modi govt over China, alleges trade, security lapse

July 3, 2025, 03:33 PM - 4 min read

He claimed that despite ongoing border tensions, Chinese companies were still able to operate freely in India, casting doubt on the legitimacy of important government programs like "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat"