China’s strategic shift: Exploring untapped resources in the critical minerals market
As China looks to sustain its economic development following a series of setbacks, Beijing is “pivoting to the South” in search of untapped resources and...
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German Raw Materials Fund implementation at risk due to Ministry disagreement
Last summer, the German Government announced the establishment of a state-run raw materials fund with a capital of one billion euros. The aim was to...
Energy storage: Driving clean alternatives and job growth in carbon-intensive regions
Energy storage is particularly relevant to carbon-intensive and coal regions, as it provides a cleaner alternative to hard-to-abate industries and traditional fossil-fuel-powered thermal plants for...
Europe’s drive for raw material independence versus mining industry’s regulatory concerns
The European Commission is swiftly addressing Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials, but industry concerns loom over the continued use of ‘hazard-based assessments’ for project...
Uzbekistan to launch $500 million projects in rare earth materials development
Uzbekistan’s president’s press service has announced plans to launch promising projects in rare earth materials with a collective value of $500 million. The country’s geological...
Adapting raw material supply chains to the clean energy transition: Challenges and strategies
As the world transitions to clean energy technologies, supply chains are undergoing a transformation, pivoting away from fossil fuels towards non-fossil minerals. From lithium and...
Navigating Europe’s future: Fortifying raw materials supply for sustainable progress
Europe faces a crucial juncture with profound implications for its ability to realize the objectives outlined in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), pivotal for...
Transforming Nigeria’s mining sector: Emphasizing local mineral processing
Nigeria’s government has announced a significant policy shift regarding new mining licenses, stating that they will only be granted to companies committed to processing extracted...
Ensuring mineral security: Unveiling the Minerals Security Partnership Forum
The launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum signals a pivotal moment in the quest to secure essential raw materials crucial for driving the green...
Lithium Chile and Eramet forge strategic partnership for extensive mineral exploration in Chilean properties
Lithium Chile Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a Farm-In agreement (the “Agreement”) with Eramet, a renowned European mining company recognized as a...
