Neptune Energy secures lithium exploration licenses in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Neptune Energy has been granted exploration licenses for lithium in northern Saxony-Anhalt by the State Office for Geology and Mining (LAGB) in mid-August. The licenses...
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Germany could meet part of future critical raw material needs with domestic production
A report by the Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) suggests that Germany could meet a significant portion of its future demand for critical...
Lithium: At least three projects developed in Germany
While many in Serbia have been protesting for weeks against a potential lithium mine in Jadar, fearing it could devastate the environment and public health,...
Challenges and recommendations for increasing recycling of rare earth magnets in Europe
The German Raw Materials Agency (DERA) has released a study by Fraunhofer IWKS on the recycling status of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets in Germany. The Critical...
European gold imports from Amazon face scrutiny: Majority of Brazilian gold linked to illegal mining
A recent study by the São Paulo-based Instituto Escolhas has revealed troubling insights into the origins of Brazilian gold imported by European countries. In 2023,...
GreenX Metals enters earn-in agreement for German copper project
GreenX Metals has secured an earn-in agreement to acquire a 90% stake in Group 11 Exploration GmbH, a private German company holding the Tannenberg exploration...
Germany opposes lifting ban on deep sea mining amid environmental concerns and resource demand
Germany’s stance on the seabed mining ban reflects a broader debate over the environmental impact versus the potential economic benefits. The concern about the unknown...
Serbia and EU sign key agreement to advance controversial lithium mine in Jadar Valley despite environmental protests
The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Serbia and the EU on critical raw materials marks a significant step forward for the controversial lithium-mining...
Zinnwald Lithium boosts mineral resource estimate, expands production outlook
Zinnwald Lithium saw a significant surge in its shares on Friday following a 50% increase in the mineral resource estimate for its flagship project in...
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...
