China imposes export ban on critical minerals to the US, escalating trade conflict
China took a significant step in the ongoing trade war with the US by imposing a ban on the export of several critical minerals. This...
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Kazakhstan and UK strengthen economic ties with tungsten supply and critical minerals partnership
Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are negotiating agreements for the supply of tungsten, marking a significant step in deepening economic and resource development ties between...
Saudi Arabia strengthens mining sector to meet Vision 2030 and global industrial demand
Khalid Almudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs in Saudi Arabia, recently highlighted the significant rise in local demand for minerals in the Kingdom. This increase...
Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) aims to strengthen Africa’s position in global supply chains
A new initiative called the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) has been launched by global leaders in the critical minerals industry with the goal of...
Australia approves extra A$400 million loan for Iluka Resources’ rare earths refinery expansion
Australia has agreed to provide an additional A$400 million ($257.2 million) loan to Iluka Resources to support the development of its rare earths refinery in...
Serbia’s approval of Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining project faces legal and environmental challenges
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia has outlined the scope and requirements for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the mining component of the...
Greece’s mineral wealth: Ensuring sustainable exploitation and post-mining development
The recent event in Lavrio, organized by the Association of Mining Enterprises (SME) to mark its centenary, focused on the strategic management of Greece’s mineral...
Unlocking Turkey’s mineral wealth: A key to economic growth and reduced dependency
The mining sector has the potential to significantly boost Turkey’s economy, with experts highlighting that the country’s mineral wealth is valued at $3.5 trillion. This...
Ukraine’s mineral crisis: The economic fallout from losing key resources like coking coal and lithium
Ukraine is rich in critical raw materials, with significant deposits of lithium, graphite, cobalt, nickel and titanium—elements that are crucial to the global economy. However,...
Europe’s battery supply chain at a crossroads amid economic challenges and industry setbacks
Europe’s ambitions of building an independent battery supply chain are facing significant challenges, with recent developments in the sector sparking concerns about its future. Several...
