Enhancing resilience in the EU raw materials supply chain
Demand for materials that drive the green and digital transitions is expected to increase significantly. Europe can take action now to avoid being dependent on...
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Facing challenges in processing Sweden’s abundant rare-earth resources
The discovery of Europe’s first major source of rare-earth oxides in Sweden raises hopes for the continent’s clean-tech ambitions, but making use of the new...
Western rare earth industries shift away from Chinese technologies
Beijing is sending a strong signal to the global rare-earth industry: China will no longer export other key refining and processing technologies. The measure, attributed...
Epiroc and Smart Exploration collaborate on critical minerals exploration
Epiroc is partnering with European consortium Smart Exploration on research dedicated to minerals and metals that are innovation-critical in the net-zero push. Smart Exploration’s project...
EU Critical Minerals Act faces criticism from green groups and industry leaders for perceived shortcomings
The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted on Thursday, aims to reduce permitting times for domestic mining and recycling projects but fails to create the...
Embracing the green energy transition in the metals industry
Mining companies can use the power of M&A to acquire assets in the green metals market to propel them past their competition and outpace the...
CRMA: Advancing EU industrial sovereignty and mitigating dependency on China
The deal, reached with the Council and the Commission in record time, aims to ensure the EU’s access to secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supplies...
BYD announces plans to set up electric car manufacturing facilities in Europe
BYD will build its first European electric car factory in Hungary. The Chinese company has officially announced that Szeged in the south of the country...
Featured Exploring mining in Serbia : The crucial role of the Owner’s Engineer in development
The realm of mining exploration encompasses a complex interplay of geological, environmental, and engineering challenges. In this intricate landscape, the Owner’s Engineer emerges as a...
Unpacking the three factors behind the takeover of African nations by foreign mining companies
Within a few years of independence, African governments asserted sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources. Prior to this, the resources were exploited by European...