Modi, Prabowo push deeper cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths

India, France discuss ways to boost cooperation in critical minerals sector

Talks focus on strengthen cooperation in exploration, processing and recycling of critical minerals and rare earth elements

The G7 Is Taking a Major Stand to Protect the Future of Renewable Energy and Global Supply Chains

G7 nations are uniting to secure critical minerals for clean energy, cut China reliance, and build a more resilient, sustainable global future.

WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy

WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy

Dalaroo homes in on source of Greenland rare earths

Dalaroo Metals’ Greenland mapping has identified potential hard-rock sources for its critical minerals discovery, including what it says are eudialyte-bearing granites, a key rare earths and zirconium mineral.

Global fungal networks stretch 1 billion times Earth-Sun distance, study finds

First global map reveals underground fungal networks span around 110 quadrillion kilometers and play key role in storing carbon

Perseverance found organics

The Perseverance rover has detected the presence of complex organic molecules in two different shale deposits in the western part of Mars’ Jezero Crater — an area where, in 2025, the first potential organic “biosignatures” were already identified. This discovery strengthens the hypothesis that complex organic compounds may be widely preserved on Mars over geological timescales, AzerNEWS reports.

Perseverance Rover Detects Most Complex Organic Carbon Yet Found on Martian Rock Surface

Perseverance detected macromolecular organic carbon in Bright Angel mudstones at Jezero Crater, the most robust organic detection yet in Jezero. The Science Advances study suggests ancient Mars had organic chemistry spread across its surface, not confined to one location.

Securing access to Cook Islands’ critical minerals a top priority – new US envoy

US envoy to New Zealand and Pacific islands Jared Novelly has said securing access to the Cook Islands’ critical minerals is a top priority Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigeria discovers oil in another northern state after five-year study

A new geological study uncovers significant oil and natural gas reserves in Plateau State, boosting the economy with valuable minerals and investment opportunities.

Indonesia and UK boost biodiversity and conservation funding

The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom are scaling up bilateral cooperation in nature conservation, ...

Roots navigate around decay regions by sensing local pH gradients | Science

Plant tropisms enable roots to navigate complex soils by responding to directional environmental cues. Biological decay, although central to nutrient cycling, also creates microbially active and potentially hostile niches. In this work, we identified “...

South Korea, Mongolia to expand cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals

South Korea, Mongolia to expand cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals

Dalaroo jags four new targets to expand Greenland rare earths hunt

Dalaroo Metals has defined a regional rare earths system in Greenland, adding four new targets and expanding its ground right next to a major discovery, with over 200 samples now heading to the lab.

Map of World's Largest Mineral Reserves

A new global assessment of mineral reserves highlights a sharply uneven distribution of critical raw materials, underscoring how a small group of countries now holds disproportionate influence over the future of global industry, energy transition, and high-tech manufacturing.

MAP: Hunt For This Colorful, Sparkling, Coveted Idaho Mineral

MAP: Hunt For This Colorful, Sparkling, Coveted Idaho Mineral

Earth’s Underground Fungi Networks Need Urgent Protection: Study

The underground fungi networks that help sustain Earth’s ecosystems are in need of urgent conservation action, according to researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN). The scientists found that 90 percent of mycorrhizal fungi biodiversity hotspots were located in unprotected ecosystems, the loss of which could lead to lower carbon emissions [] The post Earth’s Underground Fungi Networks Need Urgent Protection: Study appeared first on EcoWatch.

Deep-sea life has a secret food source scientists never expected

Scientists discovered that extreme deep-sea pressure squeezes valuable nutrients out of sinking organic particles, providing an unexpected food source for ocean microbes. The finding could rewrite our understanding of both deep-ocean ecosystems and how carbon is stored on Earth.

What the fungal networks can teach us

As we learn more about this fragile but resilient planet, our only home, we see how everything is interconnected and how critical it is to tread lightly. The post What the fungal networks can teach us appeared first on rabble.ca.

La minería de litio en la República Democrática del Congo: una nueva fiebre minera impulsada por los Estados Unidos, Europa y otras grandes potencias

A medida que aumenta el uso de combustibles fósiles y se estancan los planes de «descarbonización», gobiernos, empresas y grupos de inversión se apresuran a extraer minerales importantes del subsuelo para impulsar el crecimiento económico. Layne Hartsell , June 26, 2026

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals

India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals

Nigeria Identifies Major New Critical Minerals District, Large Lithium Discovery

(NaturalNews) Nigeria announced a significant critical minerals discovery during the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja in June 2026, a...

Major economies recognize Peru as a key producer for energy transition

Representatives of the European Union and countries from Europe, the Americas, and Asia highlighted Peru's key role in the world mining market for the global energy transition, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.

U.S.-Congo Cobalt Deal Puts New Pressure on China’s Minerals Empire

Department of War and Department of Energy also announce new plans to further bolster the critical minerals supply chain as policymakers begin treating critical minerals like geopolitical leverage points. The post U.S.-Congo Cobalt Deal Puts New Pressure on China’s Minerals Empire first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Minerals Commission pledges stronger mineral governance partnership with UMaT’s IMRIG

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening mineral resource governance through evidence-based policymaking, transparency and strategic partnerships.

"Got very special role to play in this world": Ajit Doval hails growing influence of BRICS in NSA meeting

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday hailed the BRICS group as a 'very special coalition', expressing elation over its growth, and stating that the member and partner economies have 'got a very special role to play in this world.'Speaking at the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi, Doval said that the meeting assumes importance amid the o

Rapeseed fields are an unexpected goldmine for biodiversity

Rapeseed fields are an unexpected goldmine for biodiversity

Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks

Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks

Korea’s Critical Minerals Challenge Is Becoming an Industrial Resilience Test

For years, discussions around critical minerals largely revolved around securing enough raw materials to keep factories running. Today, that conversation is changing. As geopolitical uncertainty, export controls, and concentrated processing capacity reshape global supply chains, the question is no longer simply how Korea can obtain critical minerals. It is how resilient its industrial ecosystem can [] The post Korea’s Critical Minerals Challenge Is Becoming an Industrial Resilience Test first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the Race for Rare Earths Strategic Cooperation in Central Asia

Central Asia in the Global Rare Earth Race As Washington and Beijing have escalated their trade confrontation, the rare earth sector has emerged as one of the sharpest points of vulnerability. In this context, Central Asia is gaining strategic importance as a potential alternative or complementary source of rare earths and other critical minerals. Central [] The post Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the Race for Rare Earths Strategic Cooperation in Central Asia appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Live: PM Modi in Indonesia, to meet President Subianto to boost bilateral ties

Live: PM Modi in Indonesia, to meet President Subianto to boost bilateral ties

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Soil Your Undies … To Find Out How Healthy Your Soil Is

“Soil Your Undies” sounds like the latest, grossest internet challenge to make the social media... The post Soil Your Undies To Find Out How Healthy Your Soil Is appeared first on Earth911.

IT, emerging tech, agriculture key focus as Japan industry leaders highlight deepening India partnership

Speaking on the sidelines of the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in the national capital, industry representatives from both countries underlined the complementary strengths of India and Japan and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation across high-tech and rural economy sectors.

15 geological formations and the extraordinary processes that created them

From hexagonal basalt columns to giant underground crystals, these 15 formations show how heat, water, pressure and time shape the planet's most unusual landscapes

The Coming Commodity Supercycle Is the Biggest Business Opportunity Founders Are Ignoring

Structural scarcity in critical minerals is not just an investment story. It is a business-building opportunity that most of the startup world hasn't noticed yet.

सिमसार जोगाउँदै स्थानीय

चितवनका स्थानीयहरू सिमसार संरक्षणमा जागरूक हुन थालेका छन्। रत्ननगर नगरपालिका–९ स्थित मिलिजुली मध्यवर्ती सामुदायिक वनका उपभोक्ताले दलदल र हिलो मात्रै रहेको ठाउँमा जैविक बाँध लगाएर सिमसार, पोखरी र ताल जोगाउन थालेका हुन्। कुमाल तालनजिक दुई हेक्टरभन्दा बढी क्षेत्रफलमा यसरी ताल निर्माण भएको छ। पहिले कान्छीघोलका नामले चिनिने दलदल र हिलो क्षेत्रमा अढाई मिटर अग्लो जैविक []

Researchers discover cave with rare cave pearls in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Researchers discover cave with rare cave pearls in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

China's foreign minister calls on BRICS to strengthen strategic minerals cooperation

BEIJING, June 23 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on BRICS countries to jointly respond to global challenges from Ebola to AI, and strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources, according to a statement from his ministry. Wang told a meeting in India that BRICS countries should respond to global energy and food security challenges and unite to respond to the Ebola epidemic in Africa.