EU Critical Raw Materials Act and environmental constraints for mining projects
The European Union is addressing how to secure a sustainable supply of critical mineral raw materials while protecting the environment […]
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UK and Greenland trade talks focus on critical minerals and Arctic safeguards
UK negotiations with Greenland alongside European political discussions The United Kingdom has announced new trade negotiations with Greenland in connection
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Environmental groups dispute Serbia’s EIA scope for Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining
Serbia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has set out the scope and requirements for an environmental impact assessment (EIA) covering the
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Portugal plans international lithium prospecting tender for 2024
Portugal has announced an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses to be issued next year. The process was originally scheduled
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China plans first deep-sea mining trial in Pacific international waters near Minami-Torishima
A state-owned Chinese firm plans a deep-sea mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island,
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Norway advances Arctic seabed mining amid opposition over environmental risks
Norway is proceeding with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and
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U.S. seeks influence over International Seabed Authority rules for deep mining
Competition for minerals used in advanced energy technologies and high-tech manufacturing is intensifying worldwide. Electric vehicles, solar panels, and batteries
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Copper and cobalt mining in DRC linked to reproductive health complaints
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, preliminary research suggests that communities near cobalt and copper mining sites are seeing rising
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Rare earth extraction from mining waste using Phoenix Tailings’ low-waste process
Demand for critical metals is rising as the world moves toward cleaner energy technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines and
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India’s net-zero plan hinges on securing critical minerals for clean tech supply
India has set a target for net zero emissions by 2070 as part of its climate strategy, while it faces
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Electric vehicle shift and rising critical mineral demand spur deep seabed mining debate
Norway has reached a milestone in transport electrification, with electric vehicles now outnumbering gas-powered cars. The change reflects a broader
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Protests disrupt traffic over Rio Tinto Jadar lithium project in Serbia
Road blockades launched by SEOS and allied groups The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has organized one-hour road