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Rare Earth Race: India Intensifies Mining and Exploration Efforts

  • February 5, 2026
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According to the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Discovery and Research, India is ramping up its rare earth mineral discovery and mining efforts. With an estimated 13.15 million tonnes of monazite and 7.23 million tonnes of in-situ rare earth oxide resources, India possesses 136 beach sand mineral deposits as of January 28, 2026. The states of […]

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MOIL Registers Highest-Ever Production in Q3 and April–December

  • January 7, 2026
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India’s largest manganese ore producer, MOIL, reported record production in FY 2025-26, achieving 4.77 lakh tonnes in Q3, a 3.7% increase from last year, and 14.21 lakh tonnes over the first nine months, up by 6.8%. The growth is attributed to improved mine planning, operational discipline, and enhanced mechanization. Noteworthy operational milestones included record achievements […]