India-Canada Uranium Pact Nears As Carney Eyes Trade Pivot From US Protectionism

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has expressed optimism about securing a major uranium supply deal with India in the coming days. Speaking during a high-profile visit to Mumbai, Moe indicated that negotiations for a 10-year agreement involving Cameco Corp. are advancing rapidly.The potential pact, valued at US$2.8 billion, would supply uranium to Indian reactors and far surpass the 2015 agreement,

February 28, 2026
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Brazilian Mining Giant Vale Eyes India For Explosive Minerals Expansion, Inks Blending Hub Deal

Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, has spotlighted India as a powerhouse of growth in the global minerals market. At the Brazil-India Business Forum in New Delhi, CEO Gustavo Pimenta outlined ambitious plans to forge deeper partnerships, particularly in iron ore and strategic minerals. This move underscores India’s rising stature amid surging demand for raw materials.Pimenta emphasised mining’s

February 21, 2026
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India And France Forge Pact On Critical Minerals To Secure Green Tech Supply Chains

India and France have unveiled a significant Joint Declaration of Intent to foster cooperation in critical minerals, marking a pivotal step in their strategic partnership. The announcement came from Indian Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Kumar Singla, during a media briefing on Tuesday.This development underscores the growing emphasis on securing supply chains for minerals essential to green

February 18, 2026
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Rare Earth Fortification: Coal India Approves Chile Unit To Pursue Lithium, Copper Assets Amid India’s Critical Minerals Push; Approves Over ₹6,300Cr Investments

Coal India board has approved the establishment of an intermediate holding company in Chile, marking a strategic move into critical minerals such as lithium and copper.This decision aligns with advancing negotiations between India and Chile for a free trade agreement, which promises enhanced access to vital resources.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently indicated that these FTA

February 7, 2026
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Hindustan Copper Eyes Strategic Role In India’s Critical Minerals Drive, Eyes Tripled Ore Output By 2030-31

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has signalled its readiness to engage more actively in the critical minerals sector, leveraging its established capabilities in hard rock mining and mineral beneficiation. This strategic pivot aligns with India’s broader objectives of advancing technological capability, strengthening energy security, and supporting sustainable economic growth through greater

February 7, 2026
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US, India Lead Global Push For Diversified Critical Minerals Supply Chains Amid Concentration Risks

The United States, alongside its partners and allies, has launched bold initiatives at the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial to forge secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths. Held in Washington DC, the event underscored the pivotal role these resources play in powering advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices that are

February 6, 2026
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India And US Review Bilateral Cooperation In Washington, Emphasise Indo-Pacific, West Asia, And Critical Minerals Collaboration

The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, participated in discussions in Washington that centred on a thorough review of bilateral cooperation between India and the United States, with particular emphasis on how both nations can advance their diplomatic and strategic agenda over the coming year. He described the conversations as a fair and detailed assessment of the bilateral

February 5, 2026
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India Presses For Diversified Critical Minerals Partnerships At Minerals Ministerial, With Talks Focussed On De-Risked Supply Chains

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington.Notably, he met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela, with both engagements focusing on deepening and expanding cooperation between their respective countries and India.In his X posts, Jaishankar conveyed

February 5, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Confirms Active Detailing Underway In India-US Trade Pact

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has provided an update on the ongoing India-US trade negotiations during his recent visit to the United States.Speaking on the sidelines of a Critical Minerals ministerial meeting hosted by the US State Department in Washington DC, Jaishankar confirmed that detailed work on the bilateral trade deal is actively underway.The minister clarified that the

February 5, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Dialogue: Nuclear Ties, Defence Boost, And Minerals Pact Signal India-US Strategic Surge

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday evening. This meeting occurred amid a newly sealed India-US trade deal, marking a pivotal step in bilateral relations.Washington has agreed to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent following protracted negotiations spanning nearly a year.The discussions unfolded

February 4, 2026
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