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Irish Independent
9 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Health Minister visits Carlow healthcare facilities during whistle-stop tour of county
On a whistle-stop tour of Carlow, Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was brought to St Dympna's Woodlands Garden Project, Kevlin Court, the Sacred Heart Hospital, the site of the proposed minor injury unit, and the new ambulance base. The minister was accompanied by Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Carlow Kilkenny TD Catherine Callaghan, Regional Executive Officer (REO) Martina Queally of HSE Dublin and South East, senior regional management, leadership and staff across both community and hospital services. 'HSE Dublin and South East Estates provided an update to me on the injury unit and the new ambulance base, based on St Dympna's campus, both projects will be beneficial in providing the right care at the right time to those living in Carlow,' said Minister Carroll MacNeill during her visit to Carlow. 'It was great to have this opportunity to visit with my colleagues, Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor and Catherine Callaghan TD and to see how much investment has been coming to Carlow and how much is to come to expand supports for those living in Carlow, who need them.' The first stop on the tour of Carlow was at St Dympha's Woodlands Garden Project which saw an area of overgrown ground transformed into a woodlands garden over the past year by staff and service users from the HSE's Carlow Mental Health Day Service Centre. Next, was a stop at Kevlin Court, a purpose built and self-contained residential intellectual disability care complex, which comprises of four bungalows (Barrow, Burren, Lir and Slaney). Located on St. Dympna's Hospital grounds, Kelvin Court provides medium‐to‐high support for up to 18 residents with intellectual disabilities. During the visit to Kelvin Court, the Health Minister was updated on the Photovoltaic (PV) installations at Kelvin Court, which has resulted in most of its own energy needs being met for the residents and staff of the disability care residential and support facilities. Minister Carroll MacNeill then visited the Sacred Heart Hospital, which is a 63-bed residential care centre facility, with accommodation arranged in three interconnecting units (the Sacred Heart, St. Clare's and St. James's units). During the visit, Ms Carroll MacNeill met with residents while they enjoyed their daily activities. Next on the whistle-stop tour was a visit to the proposed ten bay minor injuries unit, to be located at St. Dympna's Hospital. The unit will be under the remit of St. Luke's General Hospital. Minister Carroll MacNeill was briefed on plans for its development, its current progress by HSE Dublin and South East and how once fully operational, it will provide an alternative for patients with minor injuries instead of attending an emergency department. The final stop was at the site of the new ambulance base at Kelvin Grove. During her visit, the Health Minister heard how the design team will be appointed in the fourth quarter of 2025 after the project was included in the HSE Capital Plan. "Thank you to the Health Minister for coming to Carlow to visit our community-based healthcare facilities,' said Martina Queally of HSE Dublin and South East. "This gave us an opportunity to show the development of community healthcare facilities in Carlow over the last number of years and the importance of continued investment in community healthcare in this region. 'We look forward to growing and developing both hospital and community-based healthcare services and supporting those living in Carlow to access these services closer to home.'


NDTV
23-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister
New Delhi: India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while another 1.29 MT rare earths are situated in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy, is carrying out exploration and augmentation of minerals of rare earth group elements along the coastal, inland and riverine placer sands as well as in hard rock terrains in several potential geological domains of the country, said Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has augmented 482.6 MT resources of REE ore at various cut-off grades in 34 exploration projects, the minister informed. The quantum of rare earth minerals exported during the last 10 years is 18 tonnes, while there have been no imports of rare earth minerals, he further stated. The minister also said that the Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to alleviate the challenges arising from export restrictions on rare earth magnets imposed by certain countries. "There have been continued engagements at bilateral and multilateral level to increase cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including in rare earth minerals and related technologies. These efforts aim to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain and safeguard the interests of Indian importers," said the minister. Ministry of Mines has been working to ensure supply chain resilience for critical minerals, including Rare Earth Elements, as they are key materials for sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence. In the interest of developing bilateral cooperation with countries having rich mineral resources. The Ministry of Mines has entered into bilateral agreements with the governments of a number of countries such as Australia, Argentina, Zambia, Peru, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Cote D'Ivoire and International organisations such as International Energy Agency (IEA), Dr Singh said. The Ministry is also engaging on various multilateral and bilateral platforms such as Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), and initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) for strengthening the critical minerals value chain, he explained. He further stated that the Ministry of Mines has set up Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a joint Venture company with the objective to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets that hold critical and strategic significance, specifically targeting minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, and others. KABIL has already signed an Exploration and Development Agreement with CAMYEN, a state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province of Argentina for Exploration and mining of Five Lithium Blocks in Argentina. KABIL is also having regular interactions with Critical Mineral Office in Australia with the primary objective of acquiring critical and strategic mineral assets. Further, the Ministry has initiated the process of entering into Government to Government (G2G) MoUs with Brazil and Dominican Republic for developing cooperation in the field of Rare Earth Minerals and Critical Minerals. The broad objectives of these MoUs are to provide an overarching framework for cooperation in research, development and innovation in mining, with a particular focus on rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals, the minister pointed out. Critical minerals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, rare earth elements etc., are demand intensive due to their strategic uses in various sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence. The Ministry of Mines has also undertaken significant steps including various policy reforms to ensure supply chain resilience for these critical sectors, the minister added.


Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India holds 8.52 million tonnes of rare earth oxide resources; no rare earth imports in last 10 years: Govt
New Delhi: India has identified a total of 8.52 million tonnes (MT) of in-situ Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) resources across multiple states, as the government pushes ahead with efforts to secure supply chains for critical minerals essential to electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defence applications. According to data presented in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) has estimated approximately 7.23 MT of REO within 13.15 MT of monazite deposits found in coastal beach, teri/red sand, and inland alluvial zones across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Additionally, hard rock terrains in Gujarat and Rajasthan account for 1.29 MT of REO resources. Separately, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has reported augmentation of 482.6 MT of REE ore across 34 exploration projects using various cut-off grades. India has recorded no imports of rare earth minerals over the last 10 years, while exports have totaled 18 tonnes during the same period, the government informed the House. To meet rising demand and reduce dependence on external sources, the Union Cabinet on January 29, 2025, approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an outlay of ₹16,300 crore. The mission is expected to attract investments of ₹18,000 crore by public sector undertakings and will be implemented over seven years until FY 2030-31. It aims to strengthen India's end-to-end critical minerals value chain, from exploration and mining to processing, recycling and reuse. As part of the NCMM, ₹500 crore has been allocated for establishing mineral processing parks, ₹1,500 crore for incentivising mineral recycling from secondary sources, and ₹100 crore for pilot recovery projects. The mission will also support R&D institutions, startups, and MSMEs engaged in innovation across the critical minerals sector. In FY 2024–25, GSI has taken up 195 mineral exploration projects focused on critical and strategic minerals. For FY 2025–26, 227 such projects have been lined up. The National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) has funded 195 projects so far. Additionally, 33 private exploration agencies are undertaking NMET-funded work. To expand access to critical minerals abroad, the Ministry of Mines established Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a joint venture which has acquired 15,703 hectares for lithium mining in Argentina's Catamarca province. KABIL is also in regular discussions with Australia's Critical Minerals Office and has signed bilateral agreements with governments of Argentina, Zambia, Peru, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Côte d'Ivoire. The Ministry is also actively participating in global mineral partnerships through platforms like the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), and the India-UK Technology and Security Initiative. To further secure supply chains, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 was amended in August 2023. The amendments removed six minerals from the list of atomic minerals and created a separate list of 24 critical and strategic minerals. The Centre has since been empowered to auction blocks and exploration licenses for these. A first tranche of offshore mineral auctions was launched in November 2024, covering 13 blocks including seven polymetallic nodule zones in the Andaman Sea. The first tranche of Exploration Licence (EL) auctions began in March 2025 for 13 blocks containing various critical minerals. To boost domestic processing capabilities, the government has eliminated customs duties on 25 minerals and reduced duties on two others. In Union Budget 2025–26, exemptions were extended to cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery waste, and 12 more critical minerals. The ministry of external affairs is engaged with foreign governments to address export restrictions on rare earth magnets and ensure uninterrupted supply chains for Indian industries.


Hans India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India has 8.52 million tonnes reserves of rare earth elements: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while another 1.29 MT rare earths are situated in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy, is carrying out exploration and augmentation of minerals of rare earth group elements along the coastal, inland and riverine placer sands as well as in hard rock terrains in several potential geological domains of the country, said Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has augmented 482.6 MT resources of REE ore at various cut-off grades in 34 exploration projects, the minister informed. The quantum of rare earth minerals exported during the last 10 years is 18 tonnes, while there have been no imports of rare earth minerals, he further stated. The minister also said that the Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to alleviate the challenges arising from export restrictions on rare earth magnets imposed by certain countries. "There have been continued engagements at bilateral and multilateral level to increase cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including in rare earth minerals and related technologies. These efforts aim to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain and safeguard the interests of Indian importers," said the minister. Ministry of Mines has been working to ensure supply chain resilience for critical minerals, including Rare Earth Elements, as they are key materials for sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence. In the interest of developing bilateral cooperation with countries having rich mineral resources. The Ministry of Mines has entered into bilateral agreements with the governments of a number of countries such as Australia, Argentina, Zambia, Peru, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Cote D'Ivoire and International organisations such as International Energy Agency (IEA), Dr Singh said. The Ministry is also engaging on various multilateral and bilateral platforms such as Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), and initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) for strengthening the critical minerals value chain, he explained. He further stated that the Ministry of Mines has set up Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a joint Venture company with the objective to identify and acquire overseas mineral assets that hold critical and strategic significance, specifically targeting minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, and others. KABIL has already signed an Exploration and Development Agreement with CAMYEN, a state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province of Argentina for Exploration and mining of Five Lithium Blocks in Argentina. KABIL is also having regular interactions with Critical Mineral Office in Australia with the primary objective of acquiring critical and strategic mineral assets. Further, the Ministry has initiated the process of entering into Government to Government (G2G) MoUs with Brazil and Dominican Republic for developing cooperation in the field of Rare Earth Minerals and Critical Minerals. The broad objectives of these MoUs are to provide an overarching framework for cooperation in research, development and innovation in mining, with a particular focus on rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals, the minister pointed out. Critical minerals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, rare earth elements etc., are demand intensive due to their strategic uses in various sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence. The Ministry of Mines has also undertaken significant steps including various policy reforms to ensure supply chain resilience for these critical sectors, the minister added.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Classic Rock Band Reunites for Farewell Concert, Minus Key Member
Legendary Classic Rock Band Reunites for Farewell Concert, Minus Key Member originally appeared on Parade. Current and former members of the iconic classic rock band REO Speedwagon gathered at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for a special career retrospective concert that also served as a farewell to their dedicated fans after they stopped touring in 2024. Key members of the band throughout the years reunited for the event, including keyboardist and co-founder Neal Doughty, co-founding drummer Alan Gratzer, early vocalist Mike Murphy, longtime bassist Bruce Hall, early lead vocalist Terry Lutrell, and early guitarist Steve Scorfina. Noticeably missing was Kevin Cronin, who was the band's lead vocalist from 1972 until 2024, when the band announced they would stop touring due to "irreconcilable differences." Despite the absence, the band hosted a legendary night for fans, playing some of their most popular tracks, like "Keep on Loving You," "Roll With the Changes," and "Time for Me to Fly," according to Ultimate Classic Rock. They also played some deeper cuts that the most long-term, committed followers would appreciate. The experience was more than just a reunion concert; the band shared stories and added context about their songs throughout the evening, and invited up members of other bands members founded through the years. They also honored two late members: guitarist and songwriter Gary Richrath and bassist Gregg Philbin. One special moment included the band presenting Richrath's son, Eric, with a commemorative plaque. "I'm not going to sit up here and babble," he said upon receiving the touching gift. "We've got a lot of music to get to. I think in this moment, my dad would probably say, 'Let's get back to the rock,' so let's do that." He then joined the band playing guitar while they performed "Ridin' the Storm Out." Other surprise guests included Hall's kids, Sara and Timmy, and country trio Levon, who brought incredible harmonized vocals to fill in some of the gaps. The band toured extensively with REO Speedwagon over the years, so they were a friendly face for longtime fans. Some band members, like Gratzer, hadn't performed REO Speedwagon's songs on stage in nearly four decades, but the performance went off without a hitch. "I've been very happily retired," he joked with fans on stage. Hall previously spoke of the performance as a way for the band to get "closure" after coming to an abrupt and unexpected end, saying that they wanted "to say goodbye to the fans and thank you for all of the years." However, he admitted at the farewell concert that it was bittersweet. "In all reality, this is REO's last show," he said. "As hard as it's all been for everybody, including me, don't forget that love will cure you." "I'm counting on that," he added. "It should hopefully make a difference in somebody close that you know, because I miss you too. I think these songs belong to all of us and it's fun playing them." Legendary Classic Rock Band Reunites for Farewell Concert, Minus Key Member first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.