Europe’s Raw-Materials Turning Point: From Policy to Industrial Power
Europe is entering a pivotal decade where industrial security, climate objectives, and geopolitical autonomy intersect at a single point: raw materials. For years, Brussels has...
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Gulf and Asian Investors Drive Surge in Eurasian Copper and Battery-Metal Projects
A new wave of Gulf and Asian investment is transforming Eurasia’s copper and battery-metal sector, reshaping ownership patterns and accelerating the development of critical mineral...
Congo Mining Audit Uncovers US$16.8 Billion Revenue Shortfall, Spotlighting Governance Risks
A comprehensive audit of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector has revealed more than US$16.8 billion in under-reported revenues, exposing deep-rooted governance weaknesses in...
Africa’s Mining Sector Soars as Global Demand for Copper, Lithium, and PGMs Surges
Africa’s mining sector has posted its strongest quarterly growth in years, fueled by skyrocketing global demand for copper, manganese, platinum-group metals (PGMs), lithium, and other...
Europe Risks Deep Copper Shortages as AI Data-Centre Boom Supercharges Demand
Europe may be heading toward a major copper shortage, as accelerating construction of AI-driven data centres collides with the continent’s broader electrification agenda. Analysts warn...
Glencore Restructures Workforce While Doubling Copper Output to Meet Global Electrification Demand
Glencore, one of the world’s leading commodity producers, has unveiled a bold strategy: cutting approximately 1,000 jobs while committing to nearly double its copper production...
Poland Fast-Tracks Coal Phase-Out with New Mine-Closure Law and Enhanced Support for Miners
Poland, long Europe’s most coal-dependent nation, has taken a decisive step toward decarbonisation by passing legislation that accelerates coal mine closures while expanding compensation and...
EU Unveils Ambitious Raw-Materials Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China
The European Union has launched a sweeping raw-materials strategy aimed at reducing China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains, marking the boldest policy move since...
Imerys Launches €1.8 Billion French Lithium Project, Calls for EU “European Content” Rule in EV Supply Chains
French industrial-minerals leader Imerys has unveiled plans for a €1.8 billion lithium project in France, a move that could significantly reshape Europe’s electric-vehicle (EV) battery...
Europe’s Rare-Earth Race: Boliden CEO Warns the Continent Is a Decade Behind
Europe has finally recognized the strategic importance of rare-earth elements with the launch of the REsourceEU Action Plan, but Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas delivers a...