How the EU can secure a sustainable supply of critical minerals
Mining giant Glencore has been extracting copper in the Peruvian province of Espinar for more than a decade. During that time, the presence of toxic...
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The impact of exports of Chinese technologies for processing rare earth metals on the world market
Changes in China’s economic strategy, which include a ban on the export of certain rare earth metal processing technologies, are leading to new challenges for...
The race for critical raw materials
Louise Woods and Elena Guillet, respectively Partner and Associate, at international law firm Vinson & Elkins, examine two recent Acts that, in their expert opinion, are decisive steps...
How raw material prices will impact costs in 2024
In this article, we delve into the 2024 market outlook for three key materials used in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) production – paper packaging (and...
Researchers are developing batteries that can charge faster
Researchers take next step towards better, more sustainable batteries made with widely available materials. TU Delft researchers are developing batteries that can charge faster, offer...
Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060
The United Nations’ flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN’s International...
Quest critical metals provides update on EU HORIZON-Funded EIS project and advances in critical minerals exploration
Quest Critical Metals Inc. (formerly Canadian Palladium Resources Inc.) (“Quest Critical Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to update its shareholders on the latest progress...
A new grievance mechanism for Chinese overseas mining needs to be free to use
As the world transitions to more renewable forms of energy, surging demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel, aluminium and lithium could bring significant risk...
European lithium mines, Reconciliation of mining projects and environmental requirements
Europe’s Green Transition, a plan to make the bloc’s economy climate neutral by 2050, required Serbia’s fertile Jadar Valley, where locals grow raspberries and keep...
Europe, New and ambitious targets for battery production after the EU proposes Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive set of actions to ensure the EU’s access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical...