Critical raw material act: Council adopts negotiating position
The Council has today adopted its position (‘negotiating mandate’) on the proposed regulation establishing a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical...
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Imerys and British Lithium announce a strategic partnership to accelerate development of UK’s largest lithium deposit
Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, acquired an 80% stake in British Lithium, a private company having developed a processing route to produce...
New EU environmental norms to reduce the impact of ferrous metals processing plants
Stricter norms concern emissions to air and to water, energy efficiency and resource efficiency, and promote more sustainable industrial production and the use of fossil-free...
EU too dependent on critical raw materials imports, says Italian State Lender
In its latest report, CDP underscored Europe’s extreme dependence on imported critical raw materials – crucial for the ecological and digital transitions – and the...
Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation
Germany, France and Italy said Monday they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on...
Sweden Considers Massive Cobalt Mine to Secure EU’s Strategic Independence, Green Shift
The environmental push across Europe has whetted its appetite for certain resources. As much-touted electric cars require more critical minerals, this results in an ideological...
Jervois obtains €12m grant to expand cobalt refinery in Finland
Australian cobalt miner Jervois Global’s subsidiary Jervois Finland has received a €12m grant from state business development body Business Finland for a potential expansion of...
Conroy Gold raises funds for new exploration in Ireland and Finland
Mineral exploration firm Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has raised €400,000 to accelerate exploration on its exploration programmes for gold and other minerals. The new...
Looming 700k tonne graphite shortage could ‘stunt’ EV demand
A 700,000 tonne shortage of graphite by 2030 demonstrates the need for increased investment in commodity production, or the EV industry could be at risk...
Rare Earth Metals and Energy: Kazakhstan and Germany Sign Documents for $1.7 Billion
Within the framework of the Kazakh-German Business Forum with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of...