India to collaborate with Central Asian countries for exploration of rare earth, critical minerals

Jun 09, 2025

India and Central Asian countries have expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals at the recently held India-Central Asia Dialogue.

Centre to directly sanction critical mineral exploration projects to notified agencies

Dec 15, 2023

The Union Ministry of Mines announced on Friday that it will directly sanction exploration projects to notified private exploration agencies (NPEAs) for critical and deep-seated...

China discreetly launches initiative to combat 'illegal activities in key areas' in South China Sea

Jul 05, 2020

Washington DC [USA], July 5 : Without vying much attention of South-East Asian countries, China has discreetly initiated a maritime law enforcement initiative aimed...

Ministry of Mines unveils exploration drive: State governments issue NITs for grant of exploration licences

Mar 15, 2024

According to a press release, this strategic move, announced on March 15, marks a significant milestone in the nation's efforts to tap into critical...

ONGC exploring rare earth minerals to boost India's energy security and sustainability: Director Exploration

Nov 13, 2025

The company is aligning deeper domestic exploration with diversification into new resources critical for the energy transition, O P Sinha, Director (Exploration), ONGC Limited,...

ISRO targets crewed Chandrayaan Missions by 2028, Gaganyaan for 2027

Feb 06, 2026

Isro, Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5, Space exploration, V narayanan,