Germany launches €1 billion Raw Materials Fund to secure supply chain stability
The German government’s Raw Materials Fund is officially moving forward, as announced by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). With a...
OCSiAl launches carbon nanotube production plant in Serbia to support ProLogium’s battery innovations
Luxembourg-based OCSiAl has inaugurated a new production facility for single-wall carbon nanotubes in Serbia, boasting an impressive annual production capacity of 3,000 tons. This new...
Strickland Metals targets near-surface gold at Gradina prospect to expand Rogozna project in Serbia
Strickland Metals is focusing on near-surface mineralization at its Gradina prospect in Serbia, aiming to enhance its existing 5.4 million-ounce gold equivalent Rogozna project and...
Conservation groups challenge approval of coal mine expansion in Montana
A coalition of conservation groups has filed a legal challenge against the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding its approval of an expansion at...
Saudi Mining Minister optimistic about investments in Canada despite regulatory challenges
Saudi Arabia’s mining minister, Bandar Alkhorayef, remains confident that barriers to investment in Canada’s mining sector will not hinder dealmaking by the kingdom. Speaking in...
Vale teams up with Green Energy Park to explore green hydrogen production in Brazil
Brazilian miner Vale has announced a partnership with Green Energy Park (GEP) to explore the potential for green hydrogen production in Brazil. This collaboration aims...
Xanadu Mines nears completion of prefeasibility study for Kharmagtai copper-gold project in Mongolia
Xanadu Mines is nearing the completion of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Kharmagtai copper-gold project located in Mongolia’s South Gobi region. The company has...
China’s economic pivot: Seeking untapped potential in critical mineral markets
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...
Consequences of illegal gold mining in Ghana: Health risks, environmental damage and a call for action
Millions in Ghana are grappling with the severe consequences of illegal gold mining, locally referred to as “galamsey.” This practice has resulted in significant environmental...
Navigating challenges and opportunities in Namibia’s resurgent mining sector
Namibia’s mining sector, a vital component of the country’s economy, is experiencing a significant resurgence, particularly in uranium and gold mining. However, while the potential...
