tantalum

The recent discovery of tantalum in the Sutlej River unveils potential mineral wealth, positioning India in the global market. This rare metal, crucial in electronics, could alleviate supply chain issues and spur economic development. However, responsible extraction is paramount to preserve the river's ecosystem. The find underscores the significance of ongoing scientific exploration, revealing hidden opportunities that drive technological progress and economic prosperity.

The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research is continuing its exercise of exploring known as well as new areas for uranium.

Essential metals used in your mobile ensure that a civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo won’t end soon.

A devastating landslide caused a mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Over 200 people, including miners, children, and market women, lost their lives. The incident occurred at a coltan mine, a vital source for global technology. Authorities are still assessing the exact casualty count. The collapse is attributed to heavy seasonal rains weakening the ground.

Scientists have developed a new non- toxic material that uses solar energy to degrade harmful synthetic dye pollutants which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water.

China's lithium mining will likely face disruption as the government steps up scrutiny of a range of problems that have emerged from extracting the metal, experts said on Wednesday.

Exploration On For Rare Metals And Earths

Rubaya mines in Congo are rich in coltan, essential for electronics. Armed groups control the mines amid ongoing conflict. M23 rebels profit by taxing coltan trade, exporting it through Rwanda. Miners like Jean Baptiste earn little, despite the mineral's global importance. A potential US deal for mineral access faces hurdles, including security and infrastructure challenges.

India’s lithium and semiconductor dreams got a shot in the arm, with the Parliament on Wednesday clearing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 to ensure India’s mineral security and safeguard energy transition pathway by allowing private sector to hunt for atomic and deep-seated minerals.

The Baroda chapter of AIESEC is all set to launch 'Save Congo' project which will kick off in the first week of February.

The exclusive Edition 55 version of the AMG G 63 is available at a surcharge of €17,850 over the corresponding standard version of the SUV, which converts to almost Rs 15 lakh in Indian currency.

Two senior citizens successfully underwent reverse shoulder replacement surgery using TM-reverse shoulder prosthesis at a Pune hospital recently.

The upgrades package has been brought for the overall design of the car, aerodynamics, interiors, performance and handling

DRC accuses Apple of using illegally exploited minerals, alleging blood minerals link. Paris-based lawyers send cease and desist notice, highlighting corruption and mineral sourcing concerns. French lawyers also involved in legal actions against Apple.

Four Indian space startups, Dhruva Space, Bellatrix Aerospace, InspeCity Space Labs Private Limited, and TakeMe2Space, will launch their payloads on Isro's PSLV-C58 mission. Dhruva Space's payload will validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 nanosatellite platform. Bellatrix Aerospace will test its Rudra 0.3 HPGP thruster and ARKA-200 hollow cathode. InspeCity Space Labs will test the Green Impulse TrAnsmitter (GITA). TakeMe2Space will test its Radiation Shielding Experimental Module (RSEM). These payloads will be placed in a low earth orbit for experiments.