What is ‘Made in Europe’ Industrial Law? Why Linked to Rare Earths
Sridhar P The European Union is preparing a major overhaul of its industrial policy, with the European Commission set to…
May 2026
Sweden Clears LKAB’s Critical Minerals Project as Europe Pushes Need
Sweden has granted environmental approval to state-owned mining company LKAB for a major critical minerals industrial park in…
Chinese Firms Control Nearly 90% Of Zimbabwe’s Lithium Reserves
Chinese companies reportedly control nearly 90 per cent of Zimbabwe’s lithium reserves. Community groups have raised concerns about…
Japan to Explore Rajasthan Rare Earth Deposits As India Pushes as Alternative to China
Japan and India have begun discussions on jointly developing newly discovered rare earth deposits in Rajasthan, marking a…
Australian Miner Viridis in Brazil Bets on Selling to Western Nations, not China
Australian rare earths developer Viridis Mining and Minerals has entered advanced negotiations with potential buyers in Europe and…
India Opens Rare Earth, Titanium Theme Park In Bhopal
India’s state-run Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) has established a first-of-its-kind Rare Earth and Titanium Theme Park in…
Australia Orders China-Linked Investors To Exit Northern Minerals
Australia has directed six China-linked investors to divest their stakes in rare-earth miner Northern Minerals, intensifying Canberra’s efforts…
India, US Sign Critical Minerals Pact To Reduce Dependence On China
India and the United States have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals and rare…