Middle East shipping disruption hits sulphur, aluminium, steel and battery nickel supply
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East in early 2026 has moved beyond an energy-market issue and is affecting global metals and mining supply...
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Lithium-borate and copper projects in Serbia underpin Western Balkans critical minerals push
The Western Balkans is drawing increased attention from investors, mining companies, policymakers and manufacturers as European energy transition and industrial modernization plans accelerate. The region...
EU plans coordinated stockpiles for tungsten, rare earths and gallium
The European Union is establishing a coordinated approach to strategic stockpiles of critical minerals. The first programme prioritises tungsten, rare earth elements and gallium. Other...
Serbia’s Mining Landscape Transforms with Major Antimony-Silver Discovery at Bobija Project
In a significant development for the mining sector, Middle Island Resources, an Australian company, is making strides in western Serbia with its Bobija Project, highlighting...
Bosnia’s Vareš Mining Controversy Highlights Environmental and Governance Challenges
The ongoing crisis at the Vareš mining complex in Bosnia and Herzegovina has escalated into a significant environmental and governance issue, drawing attention to the...
Silver’s Strategic Comeback: Industrial Demand and Financial Resilience
Silver is experiencing a notable resurgence in global markets, driven by its dual role as an essential industrial metal and a safe haven for investors...
Bleiberg Zinc-Germanium Project in Austria Poised to Enhance Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Supply
Battery Age Minerals is making significant strides in revitalizing the Bleiberg project, a historically rich polymetallic district in southern Austria. Recent drilling results have confirmed...
Military Metals Advances EU Antimony Supply with Maiden Resource at Slovakia’s Trojárová Project
Military Metals has made a notable advancement in the European critical raw materials sector by announcing an inferred resource estimate for its Trojárová antimony-gold project...
€25 Billion Mining Investment in Bosnia Faces Regulatory Challenges
A significant development in the mining sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina has emerged, with a German-backed investor unveiling a potential €25 billion resource base. This...
Serbia’s Evolving Role in Europe’s Mining and Energy Landscape
Serbia is rapidly emerging as a pivotal player in the European industrial landscape, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. The country has transitioned from...