EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act: Strengthening supply chains amid challenges
The enactment of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) by the European Union marks a significant milestone in fortifying critical raw materials supply chains. However,...
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Unlocking green energy: Gravitricity’s innovative underground solution in former mines
Gravitricity’s approach to repurposing end-of-life mine shafts for underground gravity energy storage sounds promising. By utilizing heavy weights suspended in deep shafts, they offer a...
Under threat: Bosnia’s forests and the toll of mining operations
The forest surrounding Vares is not just a collection of trees but a vital habitat for wildlife, including bears and wolves. However, activists are alarmed...
Decoding rare earth element pricing: Tackling valuation and investment hurdles
The realm of rare earth elements (REEs) is indispensable to various modern technologies, ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, despite their critical role, the...
Simplifying mineral reporting: UNECE unifies global standards for mining sector
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) recently announced the harmonization of key international standards used in mineral reporting to simplify the process of...
EU’s innovative ‘Urban Mining’ initiative: Mapping valuable resources hidden in waste streams
In a landmark move, expert organizations have collaborated to establish the first-ever European database aimed at extracting valuable materials through “urban mining.” The Urban Mine...
Forging alliances: South Korea’s resource strategy with Mongolia
Nestled just 2000 kilometers away from South Korea, resource-rich Mongolia emerges as a promising ally in Seoul’s ongoing quest to diversify its mineral supply chains,...
Uncovering the Middle East’s potential in the electric vehicle revolution: Challenges and opportunities ahead
Despite skepticism and regional challenges, Lars Carlstrom, founder of the serial gigafactory, sees untapped potential and strategic advantages in the UAE and Middle East. He...
Tracing mineral demand in the clean energy era: Managing uncertainty and sustainability
The shift towards clean energy technologies, ranging from wind turbines to electric vehicles, is driving significant demand for a diverse array of minerals and metals....
Lithium’s vital role in Europe’s clean energy agenda
Lithium holds a pivotal position among the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). As the EU...