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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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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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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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
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China export controls tighten rare earth supply chains for tech and defense
China introduced sweeping restrictions on rare earth exports, renewing concerns about reliance on Beijing for critical minerals. Rare earths are
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Algeria to start Gara Djebilet iron ore plant by April 2026
Algeria plans to bring a large-scale mining and processing operation for iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in Tindouf
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China export curbs on rare earths raise supply-chain concerns for Europe
China has introduced new restrictions on rare earth exports, renewing concerns about a potential trade dispute affecting Western technology and
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European Lithium shares jump 33% after A$12.6m buy-back and Greenland rare earth deal
European Lithium Ltd reported a share price rise of more than 33% on Friday after announcing an on-market share buy-back
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EU-backed 13 overseas critical mineral projects under CRMA supply chain plan
The European Commission has announced a new list of 13 strategic critical mineral projects located outside the EU. The initiative