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...
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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...
Energy storage: A clean alternative for carbon-intensive regions and job creation
Energy storage is particularly relevant to carbon-intensive and coal regions, as it provides a cleaner alternative to hard-to-abate industries and traditional fossil-fuel-powered thermal plants for...
Europe’s push for raw material independence and regulatory concerns in the mining industry
The European Commission is swiftly addressing Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials, but industry concerns loom over the continued use of ‘hazard-based assessments’ for project...
Uzbekistan unveils $500 million projects in rare earth materials development
Uzbekistan’s president’s press service has announced plans to launch promising projects in rare earth materials with a collective value of $500 million. The country’s geological...
Shifting supply chains: Navigating raw material challenges in the clean energy era
As the world transitions to clean energy technologies, supply chains are undergoing a transformation, pivoting away from fossil fuels towards non-fossil minerals. From lithium and...
Europe stands at a crossroads: Strengthening raw materials supply for sustainability and digital transition
Europe faces a crucial juncture with profound implications for its ability to realize the objectives outlined in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), pivotal for...
Shifting Nigeria’s mining policy: Prioritizing local mineral processing
Nigeria’s government has announced a significant policy shift regarding new mining licenses, stating that they will only be granted to companies committed to processing extracted...
Securing critical minerals: Launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum
The launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum signals a pivotal moment in the quest to secure essential raw materials crucial for driving the green...
Lithium Chile partners with Eramet in farm-in agreement for exploration of Chilean properties
Lithium Chile Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a Farm-In agreement (the “Agreement”) with Eramet, a renowned European mining company recognized as a...