UK urged to reopen mines as China dominates global critical minerals market
China’s dominance in the production and processing of critical minerals has raised alarms globally, prompting the UK to reassess its own reserves. The UK House...
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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...
Digging into Lithium: Serbia’s Environmental Struggles
Although political tensions usually ease during the summer, the serious announcements by the ruling parties to begin lithium mining have led to protests against the...
Strengthening EU strategic autonomy through innovation in critical and strategic raw materials
Critical and strategic raw materials are crucial for the European Union’s economy, societal needs and policy objectives. However, their supply is currently at risk and...
EU and EBRD partner for €100 million investment in critical raw materials exploration
The European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have jointly committed 100 million euros to critical raw material projects. This funding...
Activists urge caution on deep-sea mining amid ongoing ISA negotiations
Environmental activists are voicing strong concerns about the push to establish regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Since July 15, the International Seabed...
GreenX Metals enters agreement to acquire major stake in German copper project
GreenX Metals has secured an earn-in agreement to acquire a 90% stake in Group 11 Exploration GmbH, a private German company holding the Tannenberg exploration...
Serbian President аnnounces no lithium mining until expert guarantees are secured
On Thursday, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić declared that no lithium mining will commence in the country until guarantees are obtained from top experts. Vučić...
Importance of mineral raw materials for Europe and call for enhanced research
The supply of essential mineral raw materials, such as copper and lithium, is crucial for the European economy and social prosperity. These materials are difficult...
Germany rejects lift on deep sea mining ban, citing environmental risks and resource demands
Germany’s stance on the seabed mining ban reflects a broader debate over the environmental impact versus the potential economic benefits. The concern about the unknown...