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Lithium mining in Serbia: A clash between local resistance and EU’s green ambitions

David Lazarevic22/11/2024

22/11/2024

In Serbia’s Jadar valley, the controversial plans for lithium mining by Rio Tinto, a global mining giant, have sparked fierce opposition from locals and environmental...

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Europe’s struggle to secure Africa’s critical minerals amid rising global competition

David Lazarevic22/11/2024

22/11/2024

The European Union (EU) faces significant challenges in securing a steady supply of critical minerals from Africa, despite the continent holding about 30% of the...

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Securing Europe’s future: The CRMA and the path to sustainable access to critical raw materials

David Lazarevic20/11/2024

20/11/2024

The European Union’s competitiveness, climate-neutral goals and ability to sustain the green and digital transitions are closely tied to access to critical raw materials (CRMs)....

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Saudi Arabia’s strategic push into global mineral resources: Ambitions, risks and geopolitical balancing

David Lazarevic13/11/2024

13/11/2024

Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to become a major player in the global mineral resources sector is part of its broader economic transformation under Vision 2030,...

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Unlocking Europe’s potential: Prioritizing recycling in the quest for critical raw materials

David Lazarevic28/10/2024

28/10/2024

While Brussels buzzes with discussions about critical raw materials, the focus remains on geopolitics and extraction. These minerals are essential for technologies ranging from wind...

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Critical raw materials and R&D, what can Serbia offer to Germany

David Lazarevic09/10/202409/10/2024

09/10/202409/10/2024

Serbia has the potential to become a major supplier of critical raw materials for Germany and the European Union (EU) due to its abundant natural...

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Germany launches €1 billion Raw Materials Fund to secure supply chain stability

David Lazarevic02/10/2024

02/10/2024

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...

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Public debate highlights divisions over France’s largest lithium mine project amid environmental concerns

David Lazarevic02/10/2024

02/10/2024

The National Commission for Public Debate (CNCP) released its findings on September 30 regarding France’s largest lithium mine project after a five-month public discussion. Despite...

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EU imports of Russian steel raw materials remain significant in 2024

David Lazarevic30/09/2024

30/09/2024

From January to July 2024, the European Union imported 3.36 million tons of steel raw materials from Russia, totaling €1.62 billion, according to calculations by...

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Europe’s quest for lithium: Building a sustainable future for electric vehicles

David Lazarevic27/09/202427/09/2024

27/09/202427/09/2024

Currently, no European country produces lithium, the essential component that powers electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones and numerous other electronic devices. However, the EU has set...

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Lithium mining in Serbia: A clash between local resistance and EU’s green ambitions

Europe’s struggle to secure Africa’s critical minerals amid rising global competition

Securing Europe’s future: The CRMA and the path to sustainable access to critical raw materials

Saudi Arabia’s strategic push into global mineral resources: Ambitions, risks and geopolitical balancing

Unlocking Europe’s potential: Prioritizing recycling in the quest for critical raw materials

Critical raw materials and R&D, what can Serbia offer to Germany

Germany launches €1 billion Raw Materials Fund to secure supply chain stability

Public debate highlights divisions over France’s largest lithium mine project amid environmental concerns

EU imports of Russian steel raw materials remain significant in 2024

Europe’s quest for lithium: Building a sustainable future for electric vehicles

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