Importance of mineral raw materials for Europe and call for enhanced research
The supply of essential mineral raw materials, such as copper and lithium, is crucial for the European economy and social prosperity. These materials are difficult...
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India’s 2024-25 budget: Strategic customs duty exemptions for lithium and critical minerals to boost electric mobility
The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes energy security by proposing targeted customs duty exemptions for critical minerals, including lithium. This initiative aligns with India’s goals to...
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....
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...
Trident Global Holdings and Zoetic Global forge partnership to advance sustainable rare earth mining
Trident Global Holdings and Zoetic Global have announced a significant partnership aimed at transforming the rare earth mining industry through the adoption of advanced, environmentally...
Serbia’s lithium deal with EU sparks controversy over environmental risks and political tensions
On July 19, Serbia and the European Union formalized a strategic partnership on critical raw materials, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessing the agreement. The...
Serbia and EU revive major lithium project amid green transition efforts
Serbia’s ambitious lithium project has resurfaced as a key initiative that European leaders hope will significantly boost the continent’s green transition. Last week, Belgrade hosted...
Navigating West Africa’s mineral boom: Infrastructure investments and geopolitical realignments
As global demand for energy transition minerals like cobalt, copper, lithium and rare earths rises, West African nations are striving to maximize their share of...
Trident Global Holdings and Zoetic Global forge strategic joint venture to revolutionize rare earth mining
Trident Global Holdings, a prominent Korea-based firm, has announced a major strategic joint venture with Zoetic Global to co-develop premium rare earth mines. This collaboration...
China discovers new rare earth minerals and enforces tougher regulations
China has recently discovered two new rare earth minerals, oboniobite and scandio-fluoro-eckermannite, at the Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia. This mine is renowned as...