Lithium: At least three projects developed in Germany
While many in Serbia have been protesting for weeks against a potential lithium mine in Jadar, fearing it could devastate the environment and public health,...
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Green loan secures funding for Keliber lithium project in Finland
Sibanye-Stillwater, the majority owner of the Keliber lithium project, has announced a significant green loan financing facility to support the construction and development of its...
What Does the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Say About the Study for the Jadar Project?
The Faculty of Agriculture completed a “Pedological Study” for the Jadar project in 2020, commissioned by Rio Sava Exploration Ltd., with which a confidentiality agreement...
Dejan Šoškić’s editorial that Vučić must read: No one explained better than him why Rio Tinto is not allowed to mine lithium in Serbia and how disastrous it is for our economy
If a foreign company is allowed to exploit our mineral resources, it becomes their owner, while our state only receives mining royalties, which are among...
EU raw material demand set to skyrocket: Bulgaria’s mining industry prepares for key role
Demand for extractive raw materials within the European Union is projected to increase significantly, with forecasts suggesting a rise of up to six-fold by 2030...
Cobre Las Cruces advances eco-friendly cobalt extraction from mine waste in Spain
Spanish mining company Cobre Las Cruces (CLC) is spearheading an innovative project aimed at extracting critical raw materials (CRM) from mine waste as part of...
Is Mining Exploration from Avala to Kosmaj Being Prepared?
“The Government of Serbia has decided to extend the deadline by 12 months for the creation of the Spatial Plan for the Special Purpose Area...
TechMet to expand resource projects with $180 million investment from Qatar Investment Authority
TechMet is set to expand its resource project portfolio with new funding from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The QIA, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, will...
Assessing global ownership of critical raw materials: Implications for EU strategic independence
The transition to renewable energy demands substantial quantities of critical raw materials (CRMs), which are predominantly mined and processed in regions far from the European...
Future challenges for the EU in research and innovation for critical raw materials: Strategic autonomy, global competitiveness and sustainability
In the coming years, the European Union faces significant policy challenges related to research and innovation (R&I) in critical raw materials (CRM). These challenges revolve...