India’s Union Budget 2026 and Critical Minerals: A Recycler’s perspective
India’s critical mineral supply chain has a geometry problem. The geology is real-the Reasi lithium block in Jammu & Kashmir alone holds an inferred resource of 5.9 million tonnes. But as KPMG noted in its pre-budget brief in January 2026, primary mining carries a long gestation period. Auctions, permitting, infrastructure, and commissioning mean domestic virgin […]
How Supply Chain Security starts at the Cell
Supply chain security is not a background issue anymore to battery manufacturers. It is right at the heart of all the production decisions. The inputs are not only lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. They support the performance, safety, and size of the cell. However, now the process of sourcing these materials has become complicated. Prices […]
The 0.2°C Decade: Why every tonne of Recycled Lithium matters for the 1.5°C goal
Climate change rarely arrives with drama. It comes insidiously, one by one. The IPCC estimates that global temperatures are increasing at a rate of 0.2°C per decade. That might sound small. It isn’t. This rate would ensure that we are gaining ground at a faster rate than most individuals would appreciate. We push that needle […]
MiniMines inks Rs 350-cr deal with Karnataka to set up critical minerals refining complex
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (PTI) – City-based startup MiniMines Cleantech Solutions on Friday signed an MoU with the Karnataka government to set up a Rs 350-crore Giga Critical Minerals Refining Complex in the city, officials said. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology in Bengaluru, they said. According […]
MiniMines at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025: Advancing Clean-Tech, Circularity and Critical Mineral Recovery
The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 brought the Indian innovation scene a lot of changes. The “Futurise” summit was a global meet of the brightest topmost people from the different spheres—leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, and, of course, the decision-makers. For three days, from November 18 to 20, the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre […]
Why Urban Mining is key to achieving India’s Sustainable Development Goals
Take a walk around any Indian city and you will see the difference. The skyscrapers are changing the skylines, the automated cars are driving through the busy streets, and the technology silently runs our lives. But under this wave of progress, there is a great question, which is this: where are we going to get […]
How Repurposed EV Batteries Can Power India’s Grid and Rural Electrification
The revolution of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is rapid. As the quantity of EVs on the roads is increasing each day, we are becoming closer to cleaner transportation and reduced emissions. However, there is one question that may slip up on anyone: what happens when such EV batteries come to ‘end of life’?The response […]
MiniMines wins ₹4.3 crore grant to scale battery recycling in India
This is good news for clean energy in India. MiniMines has received a ₹4.3 crore grant from ACT for Environment, UNIDO and Oil India Limited. The support helps us recover more critical minerals from used lithium ion batteries and return them to work. What this grant unlocks We will scale our Hybrid Hydrometallurgy process from […]
The CATL shock: what it means, and why recycling matters now
CATL’s halt at the Jianxiawo lithium mine has lit a fire under prices and producer stocks, as markets reassess supply risk and regulatory uncertainty.
Constructing a greener Future: How development and sustainability can coexist
A world that’s moving fast cannot help but seek development. Infrastructure, technology, mobility, and industrial progress are all essential to human development. However, this development cannot be at the expense of our planet. The old model of “develop first, repair afterwards” is no longer an option in the light of climate change, depleted resources, and […]