EU’s green agenda and the controversial lithium mining project in Serbia
The European Union (EU) has promoted a green agenda centered around electric vehicles (EVs) to drive its climate goals. However, the environmental cost of this...
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Transforming European mining: illuMINEation project drives sustainability, safety and profitability through IIoT and low-code innovation
The mining sector, traditionally slow to embrace digitalisation and automation, is undergoing a transformation driven by the EU’s commitment to improving the sustainability, safety, and...
Latin America’s mining exploration booms with AI and automation driving efficiency in the search for key minerals
Mining exploration in Latin America is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by global demand for energy transition minerals like copper and lithium. Countries such as...
European Lithium acquires Leinster lithium project in Ireland to expand European footprint
European Lithium has finalized the acquisition of LRH Resources, the owner of the Leinster lithium project in Ireland, from UK-based Technology Minerals. The Leinster project...
Canada at the forefront of sustainable lithium mining innovations for a green future
Lithium mining plays a key role in enabling the green energy transition, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) production, but traditional methods are often harmful to...
Canada’s critical mineral strategy: Securing resources for a sustainable future
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern society. They are found in the devices we use every day—smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles—and in essential infrastructure like...
IEA and India’s Ministry of Mines sign agreement to boost collaboration on critical minerals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and India’s Ministry of Mines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster closer collaboration on critical minerals—key materials...
Europe’s lithium race: Australian firm’s German refinery to support EV battery supply
As European automakers intensify their shift to electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for lithium—the essential material used in EV batteries—is surging. With China dominating global...
Saudi Arabia’s mineral strategy: Vision 2030, geopolitical maneuvering and industry risks
Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to become a major player in the global mineral resources sector is part of its broader economic transformation under Vision 2030,...
The hidden price of electric vehicles: Nickel mining’s devastating impact on Indonesia’s islands
The global push for electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels is gaining momentum, but the environmental and social costs of EV...