India US Close To Critical Minerals Deal

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

International

India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant

Op-Eds Opinion

India Critical Minerals Deals With Brazil Canada France Netherlands: From Import Dependence To Resource Power

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

For decades, India tried to become a manufacturing power by building factories first and worrying about raw materials later. That model worked for textiles, pharma and even automobiles. But it quietly failed in electronics, batteries and advanced technology sectors where supply chains matter more than labour costs. The recent negotiations with Brazil, Canada, France and

Op-Eds Opinion

Coal India Lithium Expansion: The PSU India Turned Into A Strategic Resource Weapon

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The decision of Coal India to create a Chile-based arm to acquire lithium and copper assets looks, at first glance, like a company experimenting with diversification. A coal miner entering battery minerals sounds unusual but not historic. Yet the move is actually the visible endpoint of a policy shift that began more than a decade […]

International

EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Talks Expand Beyond Trade

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, focusing on strategic cooperation between India and the United States as broader bilateral ties deepen. Broader Strategic Agenda In discussions, both sides covered a wide range of issues including trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear

Op-Eds Opinion

Why the G7 Needs India in Its Critical Minerals Strategy

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

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 bringing India into the conversation, the […]

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. […]