The Rio Tinto Controversy in a Nutshell
When did it start? The “Jadar” deposit, as well as the jadarite mineral itself was discovered in 2004, and the International Mineralogical Association officially recognized...
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Securing Critical Minerals Supply: Rock Tech Lithium Breaks Ground for First Lithium Conversion Plant in Germany
Rock Tech Lithium Inc.(“Rock Tech”) is excited to have broken ground for its first lithium hydroxide conversion plant in Guben, Germany (the “Guben Converter”). The...
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...
Imerys to open French lithium mine, aims to become EU’s top supplier
France’s Imerys announced plans on Monday to become the leading supplier of lithium in Europe through a mining project in central France as a push...
Europe’s embryonic lithium mining industry digs deeper to meet demand
For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in...
European Lithium to build on Austrian lithium portfolio with three projects adjacent to Wolfsberg flagship
With the intention of building on its strong lithium portfolio in Austria at the heart of Europe’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry and decarbonisation drive, European...
Lithium’s green potential fails to defuse Europe’s opposition to mining
“Lithium and rare earths will soon be more important than oil and gas”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last September. The Commission...
Savannah Resources submits revised lithium mining plan for Boticas, Portugal
Savannah Resources – the British based company that five years ago set itself up to become the first significant raw material lithium producer in Europe...
Europe, Lithium’s green potential
“Lithium and rare earths will soon be more important than oil and gas”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last September. The Commission...
Europe, Raw materials are present in the ground all over the world but some are more common in certain areas than others
These minerals and metals are used in many technologies, from smartphones to wind turbines and electric car batteries. And as countries around the world are...