Why the G7 Needs India in Its Critical Minerals Strategy

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The recent invitation to India to participate in a G7 meeting on critical minerals may look routine on the surface, but it marks an important shift in how global supply chains are being planned. Until now, discussions on critical minerals were largely focused on countries that mine them. By

National

Cabinet Approves Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Four Critical Minerals

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revision of royalty rates for four minerals essential to high-tech industries and the green energy transition: graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium. The move aims to promote domestic production, reduce import dependency and enhance the country’s supply-chain resilience. Revised Royalty Rates

International

Rare Earth Deal And Defence Pact Strengthen US-Australia Ties

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a major agreement on Monday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and defence, including reinforcing the trilateral AUKUS security partnership. Minerals Agreement Trump and Albanese announced a deal worth about US $8.5 billion, aimed at expanding supply chains for rare-earth elements and

International

Pakistan Ships First Critical Minerals to U.S.

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Pakistan has dispatched its first shipment of rare earth elements and critical minerals to the United States under a new USD 500 million agreement. The deal marks a major step in mining diplomacy between the two nations. Shipment Details The initial consignment, sent to US Strategic Metals, includes copper concentrate, antimony, and rare earths such […]

International

Pakistan Shows Rare Earth Minerals To Trump At White House

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir presented what was described as a collection of rare earth minerals during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. A photograph released by the White House shows Munir pointing at an open wooden box as Trump observes, with Sharif standing by. […]