Top Indian Metal & Energy Industry News & Updates - 22 Sep 2025,Monday
Govt. Policy / Industry
📝 India is producing more energy than ever before: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister
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Aluminium & Copper
Hindustan Copper bets on rising copper demand; targets three-fold jump in domestic capacity in six years
New Delhi: Copper demand in India is projected to accelerate in the coming decade, driven by growth in renewable energy projects, push for electric vehicles and large-scale infrastructure expansion. This has prompted Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), the country’s only integrated copper miner, to look at aggressive expansion and investments - which include fundraising plans approved by the Board, while strengthening critical mineral security through overseas ventures.
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Gold / Silver & Bullion
📝 Gold prices to stay buoyant on Fed cuts, festive buying and global concerns
📝 UPI push sparks 377% rise in digital gold in 16 months
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Other Metals
Rimjhim Ispat: Strengthening Stainless with Vision and Innovation
Founded in 1991, Rimjhim Ispat has grown into one of India’s leading stainless steel manufacturers and a trusted supplier to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, with a strong presence in over 30 export markets. With two state-of-the-art manufacturing units in Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Angul (Odisha), the company manages the entire value chain—from melting and casting to rolling, finishing, and rigorous quality testing—ensuring end-to-end stainless solutions across both long and flat products.
HZL to recover zinc and silver from waste minerals in mined ores
Chennai: Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), India’s largest zinc-lead-silver producer, will recover zinc and silver from historic tailings and transform them for clear energy and infrastructure development.
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Oil & Gas / OMCs
Charging units for commercial EVs to be on Chandigarh outskirts
A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of the Standing Committee of Administrator’s Advisory Council on Transport held recently.
📝 ONGC, OIL aim to launch ₹3,200 cr stratigraphic drilling campaign next year
📝 New IISc design boosts EV fast-charging efficiency by up to 5%
📝 Hydrogen fuel pitched for B’luru heavy vehicles
📝 Shipping Corporation, OMCs to collaborate for oil fleet
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Coal / Mining
PESB recommends B Sairam as next Coal India chief
📝 India looks to stabilise supply of critical minerals via Latin America
📝 Indian mining industry players see opportunities in South Africa
📝 India signs deepsea mining exploration deal with International Seabed Authority
📝 Russia-Ukraine war, volatile coal markets driving up electricity costs in India: study
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Renewable Energy
Adani Power to nearly double thermal power market share by FY32
Morgan Stanley expects Adani Power‘s market share in the thermal segment to nearly double to 15% by FY32 with its capacity rising two-and-a-half times to 41.9 gigawatt. With a market share of 8% in FY25, Adani Power is the second-largest power producer in the country after state-owned NTPC in both coal capacity and generation.
Govt may not fine green project exits
📝 Renewables key to ending subsidy burden in Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav
📝 MP gets record tariff of Rs 2.7/unit in unique solar plus storage project
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Nuclear Energy
NTPC eyes overseas uranium assets to secure fuel for future nuclear projects
New Delhi: Home-grown power giant NTPC, which is diversifying into clean energy generation, looks to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel availability for its future nuclear projects, according to a company official. Established as a thermal-based power generator in 1975, NTPC Ltd (erstwhile National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd), has been increasing its capacity while diversifying into new modes of energy generation.
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