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Biogas Sector Secures Rs 2 Bn Investment Commitments at RenewX

The biogas sector has secured investment commitments exceeding Rs two billion during the three-day renewable energy exhibition RenewX 2025, according to the Indian Biogas Association (IBA).Held from 23 to 25 April at the Chennai Trade Centre, the event was organised by Informa Markets and facilitated several MoUs aimed at boosting the biogas industry. RenewX brought together stakeholders from bioenergy, solar, wind, energy storage, and management sectors to foster strategic collaborations and policy dialogue.IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia stated that showcasing biogas capabilities in Chennai for th..

Vedanta's HZL Eyes Potash Mining in Rajasthan

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) plans to enter potash mining and is targeting a block in Rajasthan with potential lithium reserves. India, which relies on imports from Russia, Canada, Belarus, and Israel, is seeking to reduce its potash dependency.HZL also plans to expand beyond base metals zinc and lead, and precious metal silver, into all critical minerals of strategic interest. The company was declared the preferred bidder for the Dugocha gold block in Rajasthan and secured the Balepalyam tungsten block in Andhra Pradesh.Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said HZL would particip..

G Kishan Reddy Urges Mining Sector to Recover Critical Minerals

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has called on the mining sector to prioritise the recovery of critical minerals from dumps and tailings to support green technologies and advanced alloys. Speaking at the 6th edition of 'Steel India 2025' in Mumbai, he urged testing and recovery efforts to be treated as a national priority.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India aims to develop a secure and sustainable raw material strategy. The National Steel Policy targets achieving 300 million tonnes of steel production capacity by 2030-31 and 500 million tonnes by 2047. The Ministries of Co..