China’s lead in critical minerals faces pressure amid rising global demand
The demand for critical minerals like copper, cobalt, lithium and nickel is surging as the world increasingly relies on new technologies crucial for the green transition....
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Tunisia signs major green hydrogen agreements with six international companies
Tunisia signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to advance its green hydrogen production strategy. The agreements were formalized in the presence of Industry, Mines and...
Cameroon inks $2 billion bauxite mining deal with Australian firm to advance economic and industrial development
Cameroon has signed a major bauxite mining agreement worth at least $2 billion with Camalco, a subsidiary of the Australian company Canyon Resources. This deal...
First Quantum Minerals launches nickel production at enterprise mine in Zambia
First Quantum Minerals has announced the commencement of commercial nickel production at its Enterprise mine in Zambia. The company reported significant progress, with nickel output...
Hydrogen Future Industries partners with Ireland for €2.25 million green hydrogen licensing deal
Hydrogen Future Industries PLC has secured a significant licensing agreement, valued up to €2.25 million, to expand and deploy its wind-based green hydrogen production systems...
BASF postpones Spanish battery recycling facility amid slowing EV adoption and market challenges
Major chemical company BASF has announced it will pause plans to build a large battery recycling refinery in Spain, citing slow adoption of electric vehicles...
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...
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...
Infinitum Copper Corp. updates on La Adelita and Hot Breccia projects in Mexico
La Adelita project: Infinitum Copper Corp. is advancing the La Adelita project in Mexico with equipment mobilization set to begin the week of July 29,...