Kazakhstan Emerges as Primary Supplier for Over Half of EU’s Critical Raw Materials
Kazakhstan produces and processes 19 types of essential raw materials included in the list of critical raw materials for the European Union (EU), reported the...
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Europe’s Metals Sector Aspires for Autonomy with the Critical Raw Materials Act
During her State of the Union speech on 14 September 2022, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was uncompromising: “Today, China controls...
EU’s Initiative to Curtail Dependency: Critical Raw Materials Act Aims for Reduction
Rare earths, lithium and other raw materials are of enormous importance for future technologies. The demand for such “critical raw materials” will continue to increase...
China’s Strategic Grip Strengthens on Essential Minerals amid Global Concerns
The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 took bold steps towards promoting U.S. production of critical minerals, with a dual-pronged goal of supporting a...
Boron Revolution: Paving the Way for Global Decarbonization through Sustainable Production
As the world transitions to cleaner energy, specific materials and their derivatives will need access to more secure sources. 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. is providing...
Mining Sector Urged to Show Ambition in Backing the Net Zero Transition
The responsibility to make sustainable lifestyle choices is down to every individual. This collective spirit renders itself to industries too, as the burden of decarbonization...
EU Postpones Implementation of Corporate Transparency Rules for Mining, Oil, and Gas Companies
The European Parliament and the Council of EU member states agreed on Wednesday evening (7 February) to grant a two-year delay for sector-specific standards under...
Green Transition’s Hidden Toll on Worker Health: Mining and Battery Manufacturing Implications
The European Union needs critical raw materials for its transition to a world of wind turbines, solar panels and electric cars. But extracting and processing...
IEA Launches Initiative on Essential Minerals Program
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is launching a programme to secure the supply of critical minerals as industry control is increasingly consolidated around a small...
€4 Billion Investment Fuels Growth in European Battery Production
Automotive Cells Company has taken out a loan of 4.4 billion euros, increasing the funding for the construction of three gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell...