Assessing the Jadar lithium project: A balanced analysis of pros and cons
The Jadar lithium project in Serbia, spearheaded by Rio Tinto, has sparked significant debate among various stakeholders. Aimed at extracting lithium and borates from the...
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Environmental groups demand meeting on North Macedonia’s mining strategy amid concerns over sustainability
Around fifty civil society organizations and environmental institutions in North Macedonia are calling for a meeting with relevant authorities to discuss guarantees for environmental standards...
Zimbabwe to implement incentives for local processing of minerals to boost economic growth
Zimbabwe is set to introduce incentives aimed at encouraging mining companies to process their outputs locally, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Speaking at a mining...
Serbian parliament rejects lithium mining ban amid environmental concerns and political tensions
The Serbian parliament rejected proposed amendments to the Law on Mining and Geological Research that aimed to ban lithium and boron exploration. The vote saw...
European Commission advocates for deep-sea mining moratorium amid scientific uncertainty
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) celebrated the European Commission’s reaffirmation of its stance on a moratorium on deep-sea mining. On September 17, a coalition of...
Serbia faces protests over lithium mining deal: Balancing economic benefits and environmental risks
The situation in Serbia reflects a complex interplay of environmental concerns, economic ambitions and political dynamics. The mass protests anticipated this weekend highlight a significant...
Central Asia Metals reports production decline in copper, zinc and lead at Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia
Central Asia Metals PLC announced on that its copper, zinc and lead production has decreased in the first nine months of the year, primarily due...
Dundee Precious Metals reports Q3 production Results in Bulgaria: Ada Tepe gold output below expectations
Canada-based Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) announced that its Bulgarian mine, Ada Tepe, produced approximately 16,200 ounces of gold in the third quarter, falling short of...
Navigating copper’s rising tide: Opportunities and challenges for North Macedonia’s mining sector
The rising price of copper is indeed creating significant challenges and opportunities for countries like North Macedonia. With the current price hitting a record $10,000...
Critical raw materials and R&D, what can Serbia offer to Germany
Serbia has the potential to become a major supplier of critical raw materials for Germany and the European Union (EU) due to its abundant natural...