If the world is to move away from fossil fuels, we will need to extract far more rare minerals
We all know that we’re in the middle of a climate crisis: temperatures are rising, the weather is becoming more extreme, and this is having...
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Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060
The United Nations’ flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN’s International...
Lopare Municipality Urges Republic of Srpska to Deny Approval for Lithium Project
Head of the Municipality of Lopare Rado Savić has submitted to the National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska a petition signed by 3,711 citizens...
Unveiling Portugal’s Mineral Wealth: A Comprehensive Look at Deep-Water Mining Activities
In October 2023 parliament approved legislation which proposed a moratorium on deep-sea mining (DSM) in Portuguese waters until year 2050. In April a similar decision...
Current Accusations Against Tara Resources, the Concessionaire, Found to Be Unsubstantiated
The most likely outcome, if the concession agreement for the Brskovo mine is terminated, is that the concessionaire, Tara Resources, will initiate arbitration against Montenegro,...
Anticipated 60% Surge in Raw Material Extraction by 2060 Sparks Concerns, Green Mining Measures Not Enough to Mitigate Environmental Impact
The United Nations’ flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN’s International...
Nevada Grapples with Lithium Mining Dilemma Amid Push for Green Energy
More than 80 lithium projects are proposed in Nevada, but there’s no state-level plan to manage mining impacts on communities and the environment. Conservation groups...
Stakes High for Energy Transition Metals: Proposed US Mining Law Revision Sparks Clash Between Industry and Environmentalists
The energy transition that requires vast amounts of minerals like copper and lithium to move the economy from dependence on fossil fuels to renewable sources...
Savannah Resources Initiates Contentious Lithium Mining Venture in Portugal
Savannah Resources, a London-based company, has embarked on a lithium mining project in Boticas, Portugal, which has garnered significant attention due to potentially becoming Western...
Untapped Potential: The Ore-Rich Yet Underdeveloped Municipality in BiH Holds the Key to European Advancement
The extremely underdeveloped Lopare municipality lies on extremely rich ore deposits that could be crucial for the development of Europe. This was shown by a...