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

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Editorials Opinion

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

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China Curbs Put 21,000 Indian Audio Sector Jobs at Risk

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

More than 21,000 jobs in India’s audio-electronics sector are at risk following China’s tightening of export regulations on key rare earth elements such as terbium and dysprosium. These materials are essential for manufacturing high-performance NdFeB magnets, which power a range of consumer products including hearables, wearables, and loudspeakers. According to a

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India Plans ₹5,000 Crore Boost to Rare Earth Sector

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India is finalising a major ₹3,500–5,000 crore incentive scheme aimed at kickstarting domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets, a sector long overshadowed by China’s overwhelming global dominance. The move marks a strategic push to reduce India’s acute dependence on Chinese imports and build a resilient domestic supply chain for these critical raw

International

Trump–Munir Meeting Explored U.S. Access to Balochistan’s Strategic Minerals

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

A recent private lunch meeting at the White House between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, is now drawing attention not only for its political symbolism but also for what may have been on the real agenda—Balochistan’s critical mineral wealth. Sources familiar with the discussion suggest that rare-earth elements, […]