Czech strategic deposit status granted to Euro Manganese’s Chvaletice project
The Czech Government has recognized the Chvaletice manganese project developed by Euro Manganese as a strategic deposit. The designation highlights […]
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Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act and the policy tools for supply security
The European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) is intended to shift from market-driven approaches toward strategic intervention. The stated
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South East Europe Green EPC and Infrastructure Conference in Constanța, Romania
The South East Europe Green EPC & Infrastructure Conference will take place in Constanța, Romania, as part of its second
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OMV Petrom expands bitumen supply via Romanian partnerships for road infrastructure
OMV Petrom, described as the largest energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, has announced two new strategic partnerships with Romanian companies
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Romania seeks faster electricity interconnection expansion with EU partners
Romania is pressing the European Commission and neighboring EU countries to accelerate the expansion of electricity interconnection capacity. Cristian Busoi,
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Bulgaria signs rare earth research memorandum with University of North Dakota
Bulgaria has moved to expand its rare earth metals research and development efforts following a Memorandum of Understanding between the
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West Africa tightens mining rules amid contract renegotiations and shifting investors
West African governments are reshaping mineral extraction by asserting sovereignty over deposits of gold, lithium, uranium, bauxite, and cobalt. Governments
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Lithium mining opposition grows in Portugal as EU critical raw materials push expands
In northern Portugal, the village of Covas do Barroso is facing plans for four lithium mines in the surrounding hills.
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Deep-sea mining regulation and critical metals debate intensifies at the ISA
Deep sea mining has become a contentious issue in the global resource debate as states and companies weigh potential access
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Rio Tinto places Jadar lithium project in care and maintenance in Serbia
Rio Tinto has placed its Jadar lithium project in “care and maintenance,” keeping the underground deposit in western Serbia’s Mačva
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EU due diligence rollback raises ESG risk exposure for critical mineral finance
European financial institutions face growing financial and reputational threats linked to environmental, social and governance risks in critical mineral mining.
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Rio Tinto confirms it will stay in Serbia as Jadar shifts to care and maintenance amid permitting delays
Commitment to Jadar despite permitting gridlock Rio Tinto has confirmed it is not leaving Serbia, responding to reports that suggested