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Trump's sons claim share in mining group supported by US govt - FT

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:58:09 GMT

The company secured up to $1.6 billion from Washington last year to extract tungsten in Kazakhstan, the news outlet has said

A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to a merger with a mining group that secured up to $1.6 billion from the US government in 2025 to facilitate the extraction o

Trumps sons claim share in mining group supported by US govt FT

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:58:09 GMT

The company secured up to $1.6 billion from Washington last year to extract tungsten in Kazakhstan, the news outlet has said

A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to a merger with a mining group that secured up to $1.6 billion from the US government in 2025 to facilitate the extraction of tungsten in Kazakhstan, the Financial Times has reported.

The agreement

IC LLC Badra Petroleum: Full Company Profile

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:39:52 GMT

International Limited Liability Company Badra Petroleum (abbreviated IC LLC Badra Petroleum) operates the Badra oil field in Iraq's Wasit Governorate. The enterprise is controlled by PJSC Gazprom through West Asia LLC, following a 2025 corporate restructuring that ended its affiliation with PJSC Gazprom Neft. The field is operated under a service?contract arrangement with the Iraqi government.

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India advances critical mineral security, 58 Companies eligible for recycling scheme

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:27:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): In a major step towards strengthening India's critical mineral security and promoting a circular economy, the Ministry of Mines has completed the eligibility assessment under the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling, with 58 companies approved as eligible for participation, an official statement said.

The Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 1,500 crore under

US Embassy shares Rubio's remarks on significance of India-US ties

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:28:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The US Embassy in India on Thursday shared a picture of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and recalled Rubio's words that the India-US partnership spanning vast areas such as defence, energy and critical minerals and engagement through Quad delivers for the two countries and the Indo-Pacific region.

'Throwback Thursdays- Reflecting on

Wanted Ukrainian Tycoons Family Ties To Russia War Revealed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:58 GMT

A sanctioned mining concern that was formerly owned by the holding company of a Ukrainian tycoon suspected of treason and remains in his familys hands continues to operate and pays millions in taxes to Moscow, an RFE/RL investigation has determined.

Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RLs Ukrainian Service, also found that billionaire former lawmaker Vadym Novynskiy appears to have settled in Croatia, where he

SRK announces release date of Saif Ali Khan's 'Kartavya'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:48:06 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): The release date of Saif Ali Khan's project 'Kartavya' has been announced.

On Thursday evening, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram and shared that Saif's film will be out on Netflix on May 15.

'Kartavya ke iss chakravyuh mein, har faisla ek imtihaan hoga. Watch Kartavya, out 15 May, only on Netflix,' SRK wrote.

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Adani Enterprises reports 31% YoY rise in FY26 PAT to Rs 9,339 crore; Total income touched Rs 1,02,943 crore

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:55:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) reported a 31 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, while total income grew by 3 per cent to reach Rs 1,02,943 crore.

According to Adani Enterprises, the company effectively transitioned toward a core infrastructure-led model during this period. This strategic shift result

Ladakh: 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Leh

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:33:52 GMT

Leh (Ladakh) [India], April 30 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Ladakh on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The epicentre was in Leh, and the tremor was recorded at 03:54:49 IST.

In a post on X, the NCS said, EQ of M: 4.1, On: 30/04/2026 03:54:49 IST, Lat: 36.722 N, Long: 74.456 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh.

The quake occurred at a shallow depth

Alexandre Texier lifts Canadiens to 3-2 series lead over Lightning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:16 GMT

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Alexandre Texier netted a tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens took control of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series by holding off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens grabbed a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series, and they head home to Montreal for Game 6 on Friday.<

IFL: Aizawl FC come from behind to edge Namdhari FC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:02 GMT

Hyderabad (Telengana) [India], April 29 (ANI): Aizawl FC came from a goal down to edge Namdhari FC 2-1 and secure three points in their relegation stage fixture of Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Namdhari took the lead in the 43rd minute through an own goal by Timur Talipov before Aizawl equalised in the 67th minute courtesy another own goal, this time from Kamalpree

CM Dhami attends Silver Jubilee Celebration of Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:59 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 29 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the 'Silver Jubilee Celebration' held at the Chief Minister's residence in Dehradun to mark the completion of 25 years of the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation.

On this occasion, he announced that a new office of the Corporation will also be opened in the Kumaon division. He further direct

POTUS has reclaimed America's mineral independence, says Doug Burgum, as research finds Appalachian lithium reserves sufficient to replace 328 years of US imports

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:09:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium, a volume sufficient to replace 328 years of American imports at last year's levels, according to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Doug Burgum, the 55th Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Chairman of the

Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs World Bank

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:40:55 GMT

The world is facing the biggest global energy supply shock on record, which will drive inflation and dampen economic growth globally

The Middle East war has triggered the biggest global energy supply shock on record and will drive a sharp rise in commodity prices, pushing inflation higher and slowing economic growth worldwide, the World Bank has warned.

Attacks on energy infrastructure and

Russia has trained thousands of Congo specialists Putin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:05 GMT

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has arrived in Moscow on working visit after his reelection

Russia has trained thousands of specialists for the Republic of the Congo in recent years, President Vladimir Putin has said during talks with Congolese leader Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Speaking in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin also emphasized that Russia sees strong potential to deepen cooperation

Strait of Hormuz disruption may push global food prices higher in coming years, warns Economics Professor, Singapore

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:39:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a rise in global food prices in the coming years as fertilizer supply chains are affected, a professor from the National University of Singapore has warned.

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Danny Quah, Li Ka Shing Professor In Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, said the closur

AI token boom gives new value to northwest China's computing hub

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:51:05 GMT

LANZHOU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- On the ridges of Huanxian County in northwest China's Qingyang City, wind turbines spin above the loess hills and rows of solar panels stretch across the slopes. The electricity generated there is flowing not only to households and factories, but increasingly to server racks hundreds of kilometers away.

For Qingyang, formerly known as a producer of oil, gas and coal, this represents

China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fre

Despite uncertainty, India to withstand global shocks due to strong macro fundamentals: BoB Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:17:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): India is expected to withstand global economic shocks despite rising uncertainty due to its strong macroeconomic fundamentals, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

The report noted that global headwinds such as a slowdown in the world economy and geopolitical uncertainty could impact India's exports, disrupt supply chains, and lead to higher commodity prices.

However,

Eternal bond: King Charles III marks US semiquincentennial with historic address to Congress

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:24:43 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In a moment steeped in both ancient tradition and modern urgency, King Charles III became only the second reigning British monarch to address a Joint Meeting of the US Congress on Tuesday (local time).

Speaking in the House Chamber during the United States' semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary year, the King delivered a stirring tribute to the 'indispensable partnership' be

Himachal Pradesh imposes check post fees on mineral-carrying vehicles to curb illegal mining

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:21:58 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a notification imposing check post operation and infrastructure fees on vehicles transporting minor minerals into the state, in a move aimed at preventing illegal mining, transportation, and storage.

The notification, issued by the Department of Industries, states that the decision has been taken under Rule 80(1) of the

Govt organizes consultative workshop on developing critical minerals value chain for a sustainable future

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:49:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Mines on Tuesday organised a high-level consultative workshop on developing India's critical minerals value chain, with a focus on boosting private participation and leveraging secondary resources such as recycling and urban mining.

The workshop, titled 'Developing the Critical Minerals Value Chain for a Sustainable Future,' brought together stakeholders from gov

India's industrial output grows 4.1% in March 2026, driven by manufacturing and mining sectors

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:44:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth in March 2026, supported by expansion in the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Tuesday.

The IIP growth rate for March stood at 4.1 per cent, compared to 5.2 per cent in February 2026 (Quick Es

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CAS-AI MODEL SYSTEM-SCIENCEONE 100-REVEAL (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:34 GMT

(260428) -- BEIJING, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Researcher Lin Jiaben at National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reveals an AI model in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2026. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Tuesday revealed an artificial intelligence (AI) model system supporting scientific research, empowering multiple scientific domains including mathematics, physics a

Congress slams Centre amid protests against bauxite mining in Odisha, demand independent inquiry

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:24:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday slammed the Centre amid the tribal protests against the bauxite mining project and infrastructure projects in Sijimali in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha.

In an X post, Jairam Ramesh called the bauxite mining project and infrastructure development in the region a violation of the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA)

Marine fossils dating to 8,000-12,000 years unearthed by scientists in TN's Panaiyur

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:32:04 GMT

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 28 (ANI): Marine fossils dating back thousands of years have been discovered in Panaiyur, under Kulathur South Panchayat in Thoothukudi district.

The site, located about 25 kilometres from Thoothukudi, was first identified by an enthusiast in December 2025. Following this discovery, a team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) conducted geological and pale

Hardeep Singh Puri meets S&P Global President Dave Ernsberger, hold talks on energy markets, supply chain stability

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:37:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday met Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global, and discussed global energy trends, supply resilience, and India's ongoing transition towards sustainable energy sources.

In a post on X, Puri said, 'Had a productive meeting with Dave Ernsberger, President, S&P Global. Our discussions centered on the d

Shashi Tharoor reveals 'Achappa's Album' was filmed at his ancestral home; calls movie "rare gem"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:32:33 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 27 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is all praise for the recently released Malayalam film 'Achappa's Album', calling it a 'beautiful tribute to the families and time.'

The film is directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan and stars Mohan Agashe alongside Addinath Kothare, Priyanka Nair, Johnny Antony, Anjana Appukuttan and Sidhanshu Sanjeev Sivan. The film was presented by the

Indian Oil-led consortium makes fresh oil, gas discovery in Libya block, NOC confirms additional find

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:26:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Indian Oil Corporation Limited on Monday said that a fresh oil and gas discovery has been made in an onshore exploration block in Libya, where it holds a 25 per cent participating interest as part of an Indian consortium.

The company, in a stock filing, said that 'with the resumption of exploration activities, drilling of the 6th exploratory well has led to a fresh oil and gas d

ECI seizures in West Bengal cross Rs 510 crore ahead of Phase 2 of Assembly Elections

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:14:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that seizures of illicit inducements in West Bengal have surpassed Rs 510 crore ahead of the second phase of the Assembly elections. This figure has already exceeded the Rs 339 crore recorded during the 2021 General Election to the Legislative Assembly (GELA) in the state.

According to the ECI, the Election Seizure Mana

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:09:29 GMT

Toronto [CanadaI], April 27 (ANI): The Canadian government has launched the country's first sovereign wealth fund called the Canada Strong Fund. It is designed to support a series of nation-building projects, with targeted developments in energy, trade, transport, data, and critical minerals to increase national resilience.

According to an address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the fund is aimed to cata

NGT sets up expert panel to tackle groundwater depletion, seeks report in 3 months

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:59:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal has constituted a high-level expert committee to examine lapses by States and Union Territories in regulating groundwater extraction and to recommend corrective measures for preventing over-exploitation and ensuring recharge of depleted aquifers.

The panel will comprise representatives from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Geologic

Fitch affirms Oil India's rating with stable outlook, cites strong government backing

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:35:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Oil India Limited at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook, citing strong government support and the company's strategic importance in India's energy sector.

'Fitch Ratings has affirmed Oil India Limited's (OIL) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)... at 'BBB-'... The Outlook on the

Bulgaria Ready for Bigger Partnership with the US, Says FM Neynski

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski said Bulgaria should look at foreign policy not only through the lens of crises and geopolitical tensions, but also through opportunities for investment, innovation and strategic cooperation with the United States, especially in high technologies and the space sector.

Speaking during a visit to Sofia Tech Park together with Bulgarian scientist, engineer and entrepreneur En

Equipment, high-tech manufacturing boost China's industrial profits

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:47:14 GMT

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China's industrial sector posted strong profit growth in the first quarter of 2026 as the government's proactive macro policies helped cushion the impact of a complex economic environment and boosted momentum in high-end manufacturing, official data showed on Monday.

Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 15.5 percent year on year to reach 1.696 trillion yuan (about 247.

Next 5 years will shape robotics future: WEF warns of diverging global paths

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:22:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The next five years will be crucial in determining how physical autonomous systems evolve globally by 2031, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report.

The report states that the future of robotics will largely depend on two key factors, technological innovation and societal acceptance, leading to four possible scenarios.

Among these, 'proven deployment' and 'tech di

Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

(Johannesburg) - The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was schedul

New Mexico lawmakers want non-compliant oil and gas polluters to pay

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:04:38 GMT

New Mexico has passed multiple laws to get oil and gas companies to mitigate or eliminate some sources of pollution. But results have fallen short, and lawmakers want a better fix.

Despite state rules, oil spills, methane leaks, and venting and flaring events are still frequent. Safety inspectors are difficult to hire and retain, because qualified individuals can get better pay in the private sector. In addition

Investments and financing of the water sector are critical for meeting SDG 6

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:48:48 GMT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 29 April 2026 - Africa must place water security and sanitation at the centre of its development, industrialization, climate resilience and regional integration agenda, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete, said today.

Setting the tone at a High-level session on Clean Water and Sanitation, held during the 12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Susta

Small-Scale Miners' Coalition Concludes 7th National Assembly,Highlights Call for Mining Law Reform

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:23:53 GMT

This was the resounding call of more than 200 representatives from 59 small-scale gold mining organizations across the country as they concluded the Seventh Assembly of the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI). Delegates came all the way from CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) Regions 13 Caraga, Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN, Region 11 Davao de Oro, Region 5 Camarines Norte for a thr

Talking points for ES' critical minerals and green industrialization engagement at ARFSD-12

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:23:53 GMT

A warm welcome to this important forum on "Harnessing Africa's Critical Minerals for Green Industrialisation and Sustainable Development."

Appreciation to the Government and people of Ethiopia for their continued hospitality and steadfast support to ECA and Africa's multilateral engagement, and commendations to Uongozi Institute for its leadership in convening this timely dialogue.

Pauline Hanson's Far-Right takes flight thanks to billionaire backers

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Theres a lot of time and money invested in Australias Far-Right, and a lot of that money comes from backers with deep coffers deep enough to buy Pauline Hanson a sexy new plane, writesTom Tanuki.

Australia Marches organiserScott Challenhoped a post-Anzac Day rally in Canberra would turn out like another successfulConvoy to Canberrasituation, with thousands descending on Parliament to voice their support for net-n

U.S. expands sanctions on Cuban government

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:15:04 GMT

NEW YORK, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order expanding sanctions on the Cuban government.

Trump ordered that all property and interests in property that are in and coming within the United States, or are in or coming within the possession or control of U.S. persons of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwi

China launches immersive aerospace science center for kids, teenagers in Beijing

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:47:06 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A major new hub for space education has opened its doors in Beijing to offer young people a hands-on journey through China's space achievements and beyond.

The China (Beijing) Aerospace Science Center, located inside a huge park-style commercial complex in Changping District in northwestern Beijing, is designed to fill a gap in high-quality aerospace education in China, Science and Tec

Across China: From mining to mining fun: How depleted coal city revives

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:52 GMT

CHANGCHUN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- At a former industrial site, a group of children took part in a mining-themed activity, wearing headlamps and small vests, with miniature bamboo baskets on their backs and shovels in hand.

As they bent over a simulated mining pit, they used their fingertips to feel the texture of real coal while carefully "excavating" the "black gold" beneath their feet, with laughter carrying acr

5 killed in gold mine collapse in NE Afghanistan

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:10 GMT

KABUL, April 30 (Xinhua) -- At least five workers were killed when a gold mine collapsed in Afghanistan's remote northeastern Badakhshan province on early Thursday, local authorities reported.

The incident occurred in the Aweez region of Shahri Buzurg district as people were searching for gold. Mawlawi Mohammad Akram Akbari, provincial director for disaster management, confirmed the death toll stood at five, wit

Israeli report warns Mediterranean Sea faces rising environmental threats

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:14 GMT

JERUSALEM, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Mediterranean Sea is under increasing environmental pressure from rising temperatures, higher sea levels, and the spread of invasive species, according to an Israeli government report released Wednesday.

The report said the sea's upper layer is warming by an average of 0.05 degrees Celsius each year, while sea levels have risen by 15 centimeters since 1992.

It also warn

Namibia's mining revenue rises in 2025 despite output contraction

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:22 GMT

WINDHOEK, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's mining sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025 despite a contraction in output, supported by higher gold prices and increased uranium production, the Chamber of Mines of Namibia said.

The sector's total sales revenue rose by about 25 percent to 64.2 billion Namibian dollars (about 3.9 billion U.S. dollars), even as mining and quarrying activity contracted by 9.4 per

China's nonferrous metals sector logs profit surge in Q1

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:46:30 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's nonferrous metals industry saw its total profits surge 110.7 percent year on year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, driven by factors like rising demand from emerging fields, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said on Wednesday.

China's 12,325 major nonferrous metals enterprises -- each with an annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.

Global gold demand up 2 pct in Q1: report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:08 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Global gold demand, including over-the-counter trading, rose 2 percent year on year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, an industry report said Wednesday.

Global demand for gold bars and coins increased 42 percent year on year to 474 tonnes, marking the second-highest quarter on record, with Asian investors hoovering up gold investment products, according to the report rel

China reports 14 mineral reserves as world's largest

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:45:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China holds the world's largest reserves of 14 mineral resources, including rare earths, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, antimony, gallium, germanium, indium, fluorite and graphite, its latest mineral resource data showed.

In 2025, the country also ranked first globally in the production of 17 mineral resources, including coal, vanadium, titanium, zinc, rare earths, tungsten, tin, molybd

Latest updates on metals prices worldwide at 0200 GMT, April 29

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:35 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, April 29.

Commodity Last Price

COMEX Gold 4,598.00 USD

Copper 5.94 USD

Iron ore 107.12 USD

Palladium 1,452.00 USD

Platinum 1,932.60 USD

(This article is generated by Xinhua News Robot.)

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating 'sacrifice zones' that harm water and health of world's poor

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:48:45 GMT

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There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies - everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric veh

2nd LD Writethru: 6 killed in snow avalanche in Russia's Buryatia republic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:45:29 GMT

MOSCOW, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Six people were killed after being trapped in a snow avalanche at a mining site in Russia's Republic of Buryatia, Russian emergency services said Tuesday.

The accident occurred at the Irokinda mine in the Muysky district, when nine workers were clearing a road, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said earlier in the day. Three workers managed to escape on their own, while si

World Bank forecasts 24-pct surge in energy prices in 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:15:57 GMT

NEW YORK, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank predicted Tuesday that energy prices may surge 24 percent in 2026 to their highest level since the Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted in 2022 due to the war in the Middle East, while overall commodity prices are projected to increase 16 percent.

In its latest Commodity Markets Outlook released Tuesday, the World Bank said that attacks on energy infrastructure and shippi

African leaders urge mineral value addition to drive industrial growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:15:53 GMT

NAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- African leaders and experts on Tuesday called for mineral value addition and regional unity, urging the continent to shift from exporting raw materials to becoming an industrial powerhouse.

Speaking at the opening of the two-day Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto noted that Africa holds about 30 percent of the world's critical mineral res

Kazakhstan expands AI use across key sectors

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:45:40 GMT

ALMATY, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Kazakh ministers on Tuesday outlined plans to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors of the economy at a government meeting.

Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced multiple projects, including an AI-based system that analyzes the movement of petroleum products, forecasts reserves by region, and helps identify risks of overstocking or shorta

DR Congo mining authority clarifies financing of planned Mining Guard

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:45:21 GMT

KINSHASA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday clarified that the planned creation of a "Mining Guard" would not rely on direct financing by any particular state, a day after announcing the establishment of the special paramilitary unit to secure the country's mining sector.

In a press release released Tuesday, the IGM said the proj

Economic Watch: China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fr

Economic Watch: AI token boom gives new value to northwest China's computing hub

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:34 GMT

LANZHOU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- On the ridges of Huanxian County in northwest China's Qingyang City, wind turbines spin above the loess hills and rows of solar panels stretch across the slopes. The electricity generated there is flowing not only to households and factories, but increasingly to server racks hundreds of kilometers away.

For Qingyang, formerly known as a producer of oil, gas and coal, this represents

Tanzania vows stricter local content rules in mining sector

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:18 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania will strengthen the enforcement of local content rules, including restricting foreign companies from engaging in mining services that Tanzanians can provide, Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde has said.

The government has identified 20 services and products in the mining sector that must be exclusively delivered by Tanzanian individuals or locally owned companies,

Study finds plants can absorb nutrients from dust in air through leaves

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:12 GMT

JERUSALEM, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have discovered that plants can absorb essential nutrients directly from atmospheric dust, challenging the long-held belief that they rely solely on soil-based root uptake, Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev said on Tuesday.

The study, published in the journal New Phytologist, found that leaves can absorb minerals such as iron and phosphorus from airborne dust

Afghanistan launches oil extraction in Amu Darya Basin

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:18 GMT

KABUL, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has launched oil extraction from five wells in Zamrad Sai area of Amu Darya oil basin in the northern Jawzjan province, the country's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said in a statement on Tuesday.

The wells are currently yielding about 500 cubic meters of oil per day, according to the statement. Over the past six months alone, 400 km of new seismic surveys were conducted

Chinese Academy of Sciences unveils AI model system for scientific research

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:03 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Tuesday revealed an artificial intelligence (AI) model system supporting scientific research, empowering multiple scientific domains including mathematics, physics and biology. This marks a transition in AI-driven scientific research from fragmented and isolated exploration toward collaborative, efficient and platform-based innovation.

Named

1st LD: 6 trapped in snow avalanche at mine in Russia's Buryatia republic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:45:22 GMT

MOSCOW, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Six people are believed to be trapped in a snow avalanche at a mining site in Russia's Republic of Buryatia, Russian emergency services said Tuesday.

The accident occurred at the Irokinda mine in the Muysky district, when nine workers were clearing a technological road, said the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Preliminary information indicates that three workers mana

6 trapped after avalanche hits mine in Russia's Buryatia Republic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:23 GMT

MOSCOW, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Six people are believed to be trapped after an avalanche struck a mining site in Russia's Republic of Buryatia, emergency services said Tuesday.

The incident occurred at the Irokinda mine in the Muysky district, where nine workers were clearing a road, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Latest updates on metals prices worldwide at 0200 GMT, April 28

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:45:13 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on metals prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, April 28.

Commodity Last Price

COMEX Gold 4,675.40 USD

Copper 6.02 USD

Iron ore 107.13 USD

Palladium 1,469.00 USD

Platinum 1,989.80 USD

Japan to invest 1 trillion into circular economy by 2030

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:10:59 GMT

TOKYO, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Japan plans to invest around 1 trillion yen by 2030 to develop a circular economy for recycling resources such as metals and plastics, according to an action plan compiled by the government.

The initiative, which would see investment sourced from both the public and private sectors, also aims to reduce Japan's reliance on overseas resources and contribute to the country's economic

Why Australia has to boost fuel supply - and electrify transport

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:09:34 GMT

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As Australia's immediate fuel crunch eases after successful efforts to diversify supply, policymakers are turning their attention to dealing with the next energy security crisis.

Mining sector leads FDI inflows in Tanzania, totaling 9.79 bln USD in 2024

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:45:20 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's mining sector has emerged as the leading recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI), accounting for nearly three-quarters of total capital invested in key sectors of the economy, a cabinet minister said on Monday.

Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the remarks when he presented his ministry's 2026/2027 financial year budget speech in parliament in Dodoma,

DR Congo to establish paramilitary unit to strengthen mining security

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:31 GMT

KINSHASA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday announced the creation of a "Mining Guard," a special paramilitary unit tasked with securing the country's mining sector.

According to an official press release, the unit will be responsible for ensuring security across the entire mineral exploitation chain, including the protection of m

Malaysia Q1 PPI falls 1.7 pct on agriculture, manufacturing weakness

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:14 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The producer prices index (PPI) in Malaysia extended its decline in the first quarter of 2026, falling 1.7 percent year-on-year, after a 1.5 percent drop in the previous quarter, official data showed on Monday.

The contraction was driven by declines in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which fell 7.5 percent, and manufacturing, which slipped 1.7 percent, the Departm

2nd LD-Writethru-Economic Watch: Equipment, high-tech manufacturing boost China's industrial profits

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:21 GMT

Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 15.5 percent year on year to reach 1.696 trillion yuan (about 247

Government of Canada to announce major investment in critical minerals processing

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:45:46 GMT

May 1^st, 2026 - Temiskaming Shores, Ontario

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) on behalf of the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce an investment through the Strategic Response Fund to support domestic battery-grade coba

Christchurch Industrial Development Fast-tracked

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Source: Beehive

Funding boost for SunSmart cancer prevention programme

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:47:10 GMT

Source: Beehive

Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:27 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo on Monday announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its vast mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments, as Washington tries to lock in access to critical minerals amid a