Forging alliances: South Korea’s resource strategy with Mongolia
Nestled just 2000 kilometers away from South Korea, resource-rich Mongolia emerges as a promising ally in Seoul’s ongoing quest to diversify its mineral supply chains,...
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Tracing mineral demand in the clean energy era: Managing uncertainty and sustainability
The shift towards clean energy technologies, ranging from wind turbines to electric vehicles, is driving significant demand for a diverse array of minerals and metals....
Susanne Bunnenberg ups investment as impact minerals sees promising growth
Susanne Bunnenberg, a German investor, has increased her ownership in Impact Minerals, an Australia-based rare earths explorer. She acquired an additional 450.2 million shares, elevating...
New EU regulation addresses critical raw materials: Transforming resource management strategies
The European Union has taken a significant step towards managing critical raw materials with the introduction of the “Critical Raw Material Act” Regulation (CRMS). Published...
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...
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...
Delving into electric vehicle environmental impact: The reality of rare earth mining and battery production
As global temperatures rise due to escalating levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the urgency to address environmental concerns becomes increasingly clear. In the...
CRMA implementation: Europe’s journey towards raw material sustainability
After the CRMA becomes law, a series of targets, assessments, and reviews will guide its implementation. Within 9 months of enactment, single points of contact...