Lithium mining concessions in Portugal “crystal clear”
The Minister of the Environment has said that the process of granting lithium mining concessions in Montalegre is “crystal clear”. João Pedro Matos Fernandes,...
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Deal activity rises in Europe’s metals and mining industry
Europe’s metals and mining industry saw a rise of 6.5% in overall deal activity in 3Q19 when compared to the four quarter average, according to GlobalData’s deals...
Europe waking up to raw materials ‘criticality’
Access to critical raw materials used in digital and clean technologies was labelled as “a strategic security question” in a European Green Deal unveiled on...
Serbia should aim for mining processing and not only exploration
Although Mr. Ndegva does not appear to be a colonial deputy, his rhetoric has a colonial tone, no matter how hard he tries to show...
Tons of gold in waste – a worth of 720 millions of euros has been discovered in Bor, Serbia
After five years of research, the Bor Institute for Mining and Metallurgy (IMM) and Japan’s Akita University have come up with fantastic data. Specifically, by...
Northvolt ‘will source directly from the miners’ to ensure clean supply chain
A short supply chain “will make it possible for us to trace our materials” and ensure they come from responsible sources, said a senior executive...
Sustainable mining: Faint hope or urgent reality?
Engineers dealing with infrastructure development are well used to their projects facing intense scrutiny via the planning system and projects usually face vigorous opposition, often...
Europe’s Green Deal is turning red
The European Green Deal does not just aim at combating the climate crisis. It’s also an opportunity for social change. Global temperatures are set...
Norway greenlights copper mine with tailings to be dumped in Arctic fjord
Protests from the indigenous Sami people, local fishermen and environmental groups were turned down by the government. “Allowing this to happen with a protected...
Portugal’s Government Under Fire Over Controversial Lithium Contract
Portugal’s government came under fire from lawmakers for signing a contract giving exploration rights for lithium mining to a three-day old firm, but the environment...