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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.

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.

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.

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.

A massless particle that eluded scientists for 85 years has been discovered and it could pave the way for faster and more efficient electronics and new types of quantum computing.

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

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.

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.

Scientists have identified materials that can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Celsius, an advance that may pave the way for improved heat resistant shielding for the faster-than-ever hypersonic space vehicles.

To raise public awareness of the 'Europa Clipper' mission before the spacecraft begins its long journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa in October 2024, NASA has launched a 'Send Your Name to Europa" campaign, through which people around the world are invited to send their names as signatories to a poem called, "In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa" written by the US Poet Laureate Ada Limón.

Ahmedabad-born Vyomesh Joshi has over three decades of experience in the tech industry, most notably at Hewlett-Packard (HP) where he served as executive vice president of imaging and printing group and as CEO of 3D Systems. In recent years, Joshi has been busy with several ventures after his retirement from HP. In this interview with TOI, Joshi discusses his life in California and the future of technology. Joshi believes that the next stage of evolution in technology is the development of chatbots that are able to provide relevant information in a conversational style. He also sees the development of AI as the next step in human evolution, moving beyond data and information to insights and wisdom. Joshi's father was a surgeon who later became medical superintendent of Shardaben Hospital in Ahmedabad. Joshi attended CN Vidyavihar and later LD College of Engineering for Instrumentation and Control Engineering, both in Ahmedabad. As a result of a scholarship, Joshi attended Ohio State University in 1978 and earned a master's degree in electrical engineering. In 1980, Joshi landed a job at HP as an rd engineer. He was later responsible for the development of inkjet printers, and in 2001 he led HP's team to

Did you know that some minerals are so rare, they’ve only been discovered once? Surprised? Well, it’s true! Kyawthuite is one such mineral. It is a tiny crystal from Myanmar that has confused scientists and captivated collectors with its uniqueness- - unlike anything else found on Earth. Read on to know more!

NASA's Europa Clipper mission will explore Jupiter's moon Europa for signs of life by studying its subsurface ocean, icy crust, and unique message plate with elements related to SETI. Europa Clipper’s main science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, that could support life. After traveling 1.6 billion miles (2.6 billion kilometers), Europa Clipper will conduct 49 close flybys of Europa, examining its subsurface ocean, icy crust, atmosphere, and space surroundings.

A scientific team unveils the secrets of the Melanesian Border Plateau, a colossal underwater plateau in the Pacific Ocean, larger than Idaho, that has been growing since the age of dinosaurs. Using seismic data, rock samples, and computer models, researchers discover four distinct phases of formation, influenced by tectonic plate movements, climate changes, and sea level fluctuations. Enriched in rare elements, the plateau holds significance for high-tech applications. The ongoing study aims to illuminate the origin and impact of such oceanic mid-plate superstructures.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the US Consulate General Chennai and Indian Space Association (ISpA), a non-profit industry body, have called upon governments and the business community in Indo-Pacific countries to boost scientific and business collaboration in the space technology sector.