Water stress risk flagged for proposed U.S. lithium mining projects
The United States is investing in a domestic lithium industry to support supply chains for electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage systems, and clean energy technologies....
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South America’s critical minerals expansion raises water and social risk concerns
South America has become a strategically important region for critical minerals as global clean energy demand grows. The continent holds resources including lithium and copper...
EU investment roadshow in South Africa targets critical minerals supply pipeline
The European Union has launched its first investment roadshow in South Africa, assembling around 200 companies to compete for access to a proposed €12 billion...
Electricity network tariff caps sought by European energy-intensive metals and chemicals
European energy-intensive industries are pressing for changes to electricity network charging systems, citing rising grid-related costs that they say are affecting the competitiveness of manufacturers....
Europe seeks transparent rare earth pricing to reduce China-linked dependence
Europe needs to develop a transparent pricing system for rare earths and specialty metals to reduce reliance on China and support investment in domestic mining...
Torex Gold restarts drilling at Los Reyes gold-silver project in Mexico
Torex Gold has resumed drilling at its Los Reyes gold-silver project in Mexico, with drilling restarting on May 26, 2026. The project is located about...
Lithium-borate and copper projects in Serbia underpin Western Balkans critical minerals push
The Western Balkans is drawing increased attention from investors, mining companies, policymakers and manufacturers as European energy transition and industrial modernization plans accelerate. The region...
Europe faces water regulation tensions as critical minerals mining accelerates
Europe’s critical minerals push is increasingly tied to a dispute over how EU environmental rules, particularly water protection, apply to new mining projects. Discussions in...
Sweden boosts copper exploration as Europe targets critical minerals supply security
Europe’s industrial sovereignty push for secure access to critical raw materials is increasingly tied to new mining activity, with Sweden highlighted as a strategically important...
EU Commission issues updated Water Framework Directive guidance for mining permits
The European Commission has released updated guidance on applying the Water Framework Directive during the permitting of mining and industrial developments. The initiative aims to...