India’s rare earth potential high, focus shifts to processing capability

By Editor - News Desk November 8, 2025

Industry

India has been identified by World Energy Council Chairman Adnan Amin as having substantial potential to become a key player in the global supply chain for rare earth elements, provided it focuses on building up processing and refining capabilities. Amin pointed out that although these minerals

International

U.S. Treasury Chief Blasts China’s Rare-Earth Export Controls

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this week that China’s recent move to tighten export controls on rare earth minerals was a “real mistake” that alerted global supply chains to Beijing’s capacity and willingness to use these materials as economic leverage. He characterised the decision as a strategic misstep by China rather than an isolated […]

International

China Has Not Yet Resumed Rare Earth Exports To India

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

During an August 2025 visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that export restrictions on rare earths and magnets would be eased. Despite this, Indian automakers and EV firms say no shipments of rare earth magnets have resumed from China. Export Curbs Still In Effect China imposed strict export […]

National

India Secures Rare Earth Supply from Australia Amid China Curbs

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India is taking decisive action to strengthen its critical minerals supply chain, engaging with Australia to secure access to essential rare earths and copper. This strategic pivot responds to recent export restrictions by China, which controls a significant share of global rare earth assets used in electronics, defense, and EV manufacturing. Critical Minerals Australia

National

Rare Earths, Terror Fight Dominate PM Modi’s 5-Nation Tour

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour has brought rare-earths cooperation and counterterrorism efforts to the forefront of India’s strategic agenda. The tour, which spans engagements in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France before culminating in India, is being hailed as one of the most significant exercises in modern

National

India to Extract Rare Earths from Coal Waste by August

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India is set to begin commercial extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from coal-mine waste starting August 2025, marking a significant step in its push for mineral self-reliance under the National Critical Minerals Mission. The initial operations will commence in open-cast coal mines at Sathupalli and Ramagundam in Telangana, where recent studies have found trace […]

International

US–China Agree to Expedite Rare Earth Exports to US

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The United States and China have reached a key agreement to expedite shipments of rare earth minerals from China to the US. The deal, finalized following trade talks in Geneva, aims to remove non-tariff barriers and streamline licensing procedures to facilitate smoother exports of critical minerals essential for electronics, defense, renewable energy, and EV sectors. […]

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 […]

National

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

National

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