New minerals containing rare earth elements found in Sokli
Sokli and Geological Survey of Finland have identified two new minerals, kukharenkoite and cordylite, through mineralogical characterisation. This is the first time that these minerals...
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The Nordic region emerges as a key player in the critical minerals supply chain
The global demand for critical minerals—essential in the manufacture of modern technologies such as smartphones, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and defense equipment—is surging. With...
EU to secure the critical mineral supply chains and to power the energy transition
The global race to secure critical minerals is continuing as the European Union (EU) ramps up its efforts to do just that. In effect, this...
Volt Carbon Technologies – industry leading carbon and battery engineering company
Volt Carbon Technologies Inc announced their collaboration formalized through the signing of a Mineral Processing Agreement effective October 25th 2023 for a term of 5...
Råna nickel,copper,cobalt project – Norway
Metals One PLC has reported that two drill holes at the SRH Råna project in Norway have shown “high-grade massive sulphide nickel, copper, and cobalt...
Adriatic Metals stockpiling ore ahead of Vares opening
Adriatic Metals PLC said it will continue to stockpile ore while it completes final commissioning of the processing plant at its Vares silver mine development...
Major mining inventory in France to explore the resources of its subsoil
Following the EU’s recent push for greater autonomy on critical minerals, France has begun preparations for a “major mining inventory” to explore the resources of...
Boliden introduces a sustainable game-changer
Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden has taken a significant step toward a greener future with the launch of Low-Carbon Sulphuric Acid. The new product...
Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mining project
Sakatti, with its metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others, may be the site of the next greenfield project of...
Firms linked to environmental abuses got millions in EU ‘green mining’ grants
The Horizon scheme has funded 95 projects related to critical raw materials since 2014. Investigate Europe finds that millions went to companies accused of ecological...