Transforming mining: “Zijin’s sustainable approach in Serbia
Over the past five years, “Zijin” has tackled air pollution in Bor and implemented a wastewater recycling system, ensuring no discharge into waterways, according to...
Category : Europe
Ensuring Europe’s critical raw material supply amid global competition: A strategic imperative
Arthur Leichthammer, a Geoeconomics Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre, emphasizes the urgent need for the EU to reevaluate its strategic approach to safeguarding...
Proposed lithium extraction plant advances in County Durham, UK
Weardale Lithium Limited, a natural resources company based in County Durham, UK, has recently filed a planning application with Durham County Council. This application is...
EU member states unveil investment strategies for critical minerals at Raw Materials Summit
Representatives from leading nations disclosed their plans for critical minerals public funds at this year’s Raw Materials Summit in Brussels, aiming to attract investment and...
EU-Serbia trade partnership progresses toward lithium sourcing agreement
Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič revealed that the final legal obstacles are being addressed before the EU-Serbia trade partnership, focused on sourcing lithium from the Jadar region,...
EU’s dilemma: Unveiling China’s hidden mineral strategy and its policy implications
In the midst of the EU’s efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical mineral supplies, China’s opacity regarding long-term plans for its mineral sector...
Europe needs increased investment to secure critical raw materials for EV production
Europe’s reliance on importing the majority of raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) production is proving increasingly unsustainable, leaving its economy vulnerable. This week, the...
Norge Mineraler discovers high-purity phosphate in Norway to boost EU energy transition
The discovery of a significant igneous phosphate deposit in Norway by the mining company Norge Mineraler positions it as a crucial supplier of raw materials...
France’s initiative: Nickel and cobalt refinery to enhance electric vehicle battery supply chain
The French government is endorsing a private sector initiative to establish a nickel and cobalt refinery near Bordeaux, aimed at strengthening the country’s electric vehicle...
Green transition: Easpring Finland’s proposal for cathode active material plant in Kotka
Easpring Finland New Materials Oy, a joint venture between Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd., has recently applied for an environmental...