Norway proposes seabed mineral auction despite environmental concerns
Norway is advancing towards potentially becoming the first country to engage in seabed mineral mining, as the government announced plans to auction off 386 blocks...
Author : David Lazarevic
EU faces obstacles in meeting rare earths objectives under new legislation
The EU faces significant challenges in meeting its ambitious goals to boost domestic output of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China, as outlined in...
Serbia faces widespread protests against lithium mining over environmental concerns
The protest against the controversial lithium mining project in western Serbia reflects a deep-seated tension between environmental concerns and economic ambitions. Thousands of demonstrators, including...
Environmental advocates urge EU leaders to oppose Jadar valley lithium mining support
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has strongly opposed the European Union’s potential backing of the Jadar lithium mining project in a recent...
Romania updates mining code to harness critical materials with environmental focus
The Romanian government has approved amendments to the Mining Code to facilitate the reopening of non-energy mining operations, announced Economy Minister Radu Oprea on Friday....
Revival of African resource sovereignty: From colonial exploitation to transnational mining dominance
In the early years following independence, African governments reclaimed sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources previously exploited by European mining corporations. However, since the...
Prospective discoveries: Karelian’s unearthing of precious metals in Fermanagh
A recent report from Karelian Diamond Resources PLC highlights significant potential for discovering precious metals in Fermanagh. The assessment, conducted by independent geological consultant Dr....
Norway’s rare earths triumph: REN reveals 8.78 million tons in Telemark
In a groundbreaking development for Norway and Europe, Rare Earths Norway (REN) has announced a significant discovery of rare earth metals in the Nome municipality...
Kiruna Yield: LKAB reveals Europe’s largest rare earth mineral find
Swedish mining company LKAB has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying what is believed to be the largest deposit of rare earth minerals in Europe. The...
Historic move: Terraframe starts Finland’s first uranium mining in Sotkamo
The Finnish company Terraframe has launched uranium mining activities at its industrial site in Sotkamo, located in central Finland, marking the country’s debut in uranium...
