Spain’s Coal Comeback: A Temporary Export Boost Amid an Uncertain Future
Spain’s coal sector, once a pillar of the nation’s industrial identity, has spent decades in decline. Yet an unexpected surge in global demand has recently...
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Portugal’s Lithium Dilemma: Local Resistance vs. Europe’s Industrial Urgency
Portugal has unexpectedly moved to the center of Europe’s clean-energy transformation. Once known for modest mining activity, the country now hosts some of the continent’s...
A New Arctic Frontier: Europe Accelerates Rare-Earth Exploration in the High North
Europe is venturing deeper into the Arctic Circle as the continent intensifies its hunt for rare earth elements—critical minerals that power everything from electric vehicle...
Banks, ESG compliance and the Owner’s Engineer: How financing, regulatory risk and construction supervision interlock in Serbia’s industrial projects
In Serbia’s current wave of industrial and energy development — from wind farms and substations to logistics hubs, factories, and high-voltage facilities — the decisive...
When ESG gaps stop the money: The Owner’s Engineer’s role in industrial projects
In industrial construction today, an ESG non-conformity can hold a loan tranche as effectively as a failed transformer test. Lenders and investors now expect the...
Nigeria’s lithium potential: Balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility
Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium industry presents a significant opportunity for economic diversification as the world shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage. Known as...
Glencore launches ProAc project in DRC to drive economic growth and sustainability
Swiss mining giant Glencore has introduced the ProAc project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to foster economic diversification, financial inclusion, and...
