Sweden gives green light to controversial iron mine
The concession to mine in Sweden’s far north sparked fury among activists and Indigenous people. Critics say the project would disturb traditional Sami reindeer herding....
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Locals don’t trust mining companies
Only red-roofed houses interrupt the vast carpet of fields that surround the village of Gornje Nedeljice, in western Serbia. To resident Marijana Petković, this is the...
A plan to extract gold in Northern Ireland’s eastern borderlands has moved closer to fruition
Conroy Gold and Natural Resources PLC says it has now taken the last step in the process of forming a joint venture with Turkish mining...
Lithium could help end the EU’s oil addiction
Europe’s desire to wean itself off fossil fuels and end its reliance on Russian energy is not only going to involve a sea change in...
Greenland Minerals is beginning arbitration proceedings against the governments of Greenland and Denmark
Greenland Minerals is beginning arbitration proceedings against the governments of Greenland and Denmark over its stalled Kvanefjeld rare earth-uranium project, Kallanish reports. Arbitration has been...
Turkey: Sandstorm will receive a $200m gold stream on the Hod Maden project
In exchange, Sandstorm will receive a $200m gold stream on the Hod Maden project and a 34% interest in Royalty North Partners. Canada’s Royalty North...
Russia: Nornickel set a record in terms of spending on social projects
The Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel’s spending on social projects doubled in 2021 and reached $1 billion, the company mentioned in its consolidated financial statement....
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Serb Republic to award iron ore mining concesssion
The government of Bosnia’s Serb Republic said it plans to award a concession contract for iron ore mining near the own of Ljubija to ArcelorMittal...
Region: EU to withhold Poland funds over dispute
The European Commission said it would deduct money earmarked for Poland from its budget to collect a €15-million fine. The unprecedented measure follows Warsaw’s refusal...
Portugal: Lithium- White gold
Mining Lithium in Portugal is a very controversial subject, but there are some simple facts that can’t be ignored. Sales and manufacturing of electric cars...