UK urged to reopen mines as China dominates global critical minerals market
China’s dominance in the production and processing of critical minerals has raised alarms globally, prompting the UK to reassess its own reserves. The UK House...
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China’s deep-sea mining surge: Environmental risks and geopolitical implications
China is swiftly asserting its dominance in the largely unregulated realm of deep-sea mining, raising critical concerns about the environmental and geopolitical consequences of extracting...
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....
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...
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...
Eurobattery Minerals secures full ownership of FinnCobalt, enhancing Hautalampi project development
Eurobattery Minerals AB (listed on Nordic Growth Market as “BAT” and Börse Stuttgart as “EBM”) has finalized its acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in...
Kingsrose Mining commences drilling at Rånbogen prospect in Råna nickel-copper-cobalt project
Metals One, a Europe-focused mining company, announced on that its partner and operator, Kingsrose Mining, will start core drilling at the Rånbogen prospect in August....
Lifezone Metals achieves first nickel, copper and cobalt production from Kabanga project in Tanzania
Lifezone Metals has successfully produced nickel, copper and cobalt cathode materials from concentrates derived from borehole core samples at its Kabanga project in northwest Tanzania....
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...
Nornickel negotiates with Chinese firms for nickel plant amid western sanctions
Russia’s metals giant Nornickel is in discussions with several Chinese battery manufacturers, including CNGR Advanced Material and Brunp Recycling, a subsidiary of CATL, to establish...
