Coal India Arm SECL Identifies 7 Mine Dumps for Rare Earth Exploration: Why Coal Waste Could Power India’s EV and Defence Future

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

When South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, announced that it had identified seven mine dumps in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for rare earth exploration, it did not trigger dramatic headlines. There was no claim of a major discovery, no declaration of a new mineral

Op-Eds Opinion

TEXMiN-GIREDMET Rare Earth Agreement Strengthens India’s Critical Mineral Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Russia’s GIREDMET is more than a routine academic collaboration. It is a strategic technology partnership focused on rare earth and critical mineral processing, an area that will determine industrial power in the green and digital age. At a time when electric […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Policy Paralysis That Made China Our Rare Earths Banker

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s rare earths story is a masterclass in how to waste a natural advantage. While China was turning obscure minerals into the building blocks of modern technology, India sat comfortably on one of the world’s largest reserves, treating them as if they were just another kind of beach sand. The result? China turned itself into […]

International

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on China Over Magnet Supply

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could impose a 200% tariff on rare-earth magnets imported from China if Beijing fails to resume adequate supply. He made the statement during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House. Strategic Importance of Magnets Rare-earth magnets are vital components in defense equipment, electric vehicles,

Editorials Opinion

From Sand to Silicon: A Strategic Blueprint for India’s Rare Earth Independence

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India has finally woken up to the strategic importance of rare earths. The ₹5000 crore incentive scheme, IREL’s magnet facility in Vizag, and the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission show that the country is no longer ignoring this vital resource. But laying a foundation is not the same as building a house. China’s […]