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
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EU-Serbia raw materials partnership linked to renewed protests over Jadar lithium
The European Union and Serbia signed a strategic raw materials partnership intended to secure access to critical minerals and diversify
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ArcelorMittal environmental approval for steel powder facility in Avilés, Asturias
ArcelorMittal has received environmental approval to construct a steel powder production facility in Avilés, Asturias, Spain. The permit was officially
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Lithium mining opposition links Serbia’s Jadar Valley and Bosnia’s Mount Majevica
Serbia’s Jadar Valley and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Mount Majevica have become the focus of a transnational campaign against lithium mining.
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Securing critical raw materials under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Union is working to secure access to critical raw materials while maintaining environmental protection. The Critical Raw Materials
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EU and Serbia sign MoU for Jadar lithium project amid protests
The European Union and Serbia signed a memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials, linking the agreement to the Jadar
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Ecomondo 2025 in Rimini spotlights compliance-ready sustainability partnerships across energy, waste and mobility
As Southeast Europe’s industrial operators prepare for tightening sustainability expectations, Ecomondo 2025 in Rimini functioned less like a conventional exhibition
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China’s critical mineral export controls and EU industrial supply risks
China’s industrial expansion has been supported by state subsidies, cheap electricity, extensive transport infrastructure, and a skilled workforce, enabling its