Galp scraps lithium refinery plan in Portugal due to funding challenges
Portuguese energy company Galp announced that it has canceled its plan to build the Aurora lithium refinery in Setúbal, Portugal, after failing to secure a...
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EU’s green agenda and the controversial lithium mining project in Serbia
The European Union (EU) has promoted a green agenda centered around electric vehicles (EVs) to drive its climate goals. However, the environmental cost of this...
Latin America’s mining exploration booms with AI and automation driving efficiency in the search for key minerals
Mining exploration in Latin America is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by global demand for energy transition minerals like copper and lithium. Countries such as...
European Lithium acquires Leinster lithium project in Ireland to expand European footprint
European Lithium has finalized the acquisition of LRH Resources, the owner of the Leinster lithium project in Ireland, from UK-based Technology Minerals. The Leinster project...
Canada at the forefront of sustainable lithium mining innovations for a green future
Lithium mining plays a key role in enabling the green energy transition, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) production, but traditional methods are often harmful to...
Serbia’s lithium mining dispute: Local resistance to EU’s green transition plans
In Serbia’s Jadar valley, the controversial plans for lithium mining by Rio Tinto, a global mining giant, have sparked fierce opposition from locals and environmental...
Argentina’s lithium boom: Leveraging Chinese investment while retaining strategic sovereignty
Argentina’s lithium sector has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, with significant Chinese investment driving its development. However, under President Javier Milei’s leadership,...
Critical Metals Corp provides update on Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria and Arabian New Energy Corp
Critical Metals Corp, a leading mining development company focused on critical metals essential to electrification and next-generation technologies, has provided an update on its progress...
India urged to invest in domestic critical mineral production to reduce import reliance
India must prioritize investments in its domestic critical mineral sector to reduce its heavy reliance on imports of cobalt, lithium and nickel, according to a...
Europe’s lithium race: Australian firm’s German refinery to support EV battery supply
As European automakers intensify their shift to electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for lithium—the essential material used in EV batteries—is surging. With China dominating global...