The Hidden costs of clean energy: The environmental and human impact of lithium and cobalt mining
As the world pushes toward cleaner energy to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is seen as crucial for the...
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Serbia’s lithium mining controversy: Government u-turn sparks protests amid EU agreement
The situation in Serbia regarding the Jadar lithium mining project and its subsequent political and social ramifications is quite complex. The Serbian government’s recent decision...
Lithium Before Lithium: How Nickel Mining in Western Serbia Failed 15 Years Ago
The recent events surrounding the opening of a lithium mine near Loznica, including citizen protests and assurances of significant investments and state revenues, are not...
MinePro 2024: Mongolia’s premier mining exhibition to showcase global innovations and partnerships
The Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA) is excited to announce MinePro 2024, an international quarrying and mining exhibition set to take place from October 2-5,...
Serbia’s lithium deal with EU sparks controversy over environmental risks and political tensions
On July 19, Serbia and the European Union formalized a strategic partnership on critical raw materials, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessing the agreement. The...
Serbia and EU revive major lithium project amid green transition efforts
Serbia’s ambitious lithium project has resurfaced as a key initiative that European leaders hope will significantly boost the continent’s green transition. Last week, Belgrade hosted...
Navigating West Africa’s mineral boom: Infrastructure investments and geopolitical realignments
As global demand for energy transition minerals like cobalt, copper, lithium and rare earths rises, West African nations are striving to maximize their share of...
How great power interests converged over Jadar
The issue of environmental protection concerning the opening of a lithium mine and processing plant in the Jadar Valley is primarily a concern for Serbia...
Metals Australia kicks off exploration at Quebec’s Corvette river lithium-gold-copper-silver project
Metals Australia has initiated the first phase of its exploration program at the Corvette river lithium, gold, copper and silver project in Quebec, Canada. This...
India launches critical mineral mission to boost domestic production, recycling and overseas mining
The Indian government is set to introduce a Critical Mineral Mission aimed at enhancing domestic production, recycling and international acquisition of vital minerals. Announced in...