The EU’s metal production ambitions and indigenous concerns in Sweden’s mining expansion
As the European Union (EU) strives to achieve its 2050 climate goals, including carbon neutrality, the demand for metals such as copper, lithium, cobalt and...
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s potential: Developing critical minerals markets and processing industries for growth
As the global shift towards clean energy accelerates, the demand for critical minerals is poised to soar. Sub-Saharan Africa, home to approximately 30 percent of...
Balama graphite mine secures key export partnership with Indonesian battery maker
The Balama graphite mine, situated in Cabo Delgado province, marked its entry into the market this year by exporting its ore to an Indonesian battery...
Europe’s quest for raw material autonomy: Navigating regulatory concerns in the mining industry
The European Commission is swiftly addressing Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials, but industry concerns loom over the continued use of ‘hazard-based assessments’ for project...
Eclipse Metals advances critical mineral projects in Greenland, Explores ASX listing for uranium assets
Eclipse Metals Ltd seems to be actively advancing its critical minerals prospects in Greenland, primarily focusing on the Ivigtût and Grønnedal projects. The company’s efforts...
Securing raw materials: Challenges and strategies for Germany’s economy
Minerals and metals like lithium and copper are crucial, but rare earths such as scandium, cerium, promethium, terbium and thulium are equally essential. While rare...
Exploring Europe’s mineral frontier: Navigating challenges in pursuit of autonomy
Amid the European Union’s pursuit of “strategic autonomy,” the recent events surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have highlighted the EU’s reliance on fossil energy from...
Controversy surrounds EU-Rwanda Mineral Deal amid conflict mineral concerns
As the European Union and Rwanda finalize a deal aimed at securing a stable supply of essential minerals for green technologies, concerns arise over the...
Kazakhstan unveils ambitious growth strategy for rare metals sector
“The Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Rare and Rare Earth Metals Industry for 2024–2028 has been approved, with a projected 40% increase in...
IG Asia acquires 75% stake in Pribrezhniy copper deposit in Kazakhstan
IG Asia has entered into a conditional agreement to purchase a 75% stake in the Pribrezhniy copper deposit from Rio Tinto International Holdings, with the...