Investment of £4.5 million to boost critical mineral mining in Devon and Cornwall, UK
More than £4 million is being allocated to expedite the mining of “critical” minerals in Devon and Cornwall. The University of Exeter will receive £4.5...
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Rio Tinto and Green Lithium forge partnership to strengthen UK and EU lithium supply chain
Rio Tinto and Green Lithium have announced a partnership to establish an end-to-end lithium supply chain in the UK, aimed at supporting the growing demand...
UK High Court overturns approval for first deep coal mine in 30 years
The UK’s High Court has overturned plans for the country’s first deep coal mine in over 30 years. Legal action was initiated by two campaign...
The Royal Mint opens pioneering factory in UK for extracting gold from e-waste
The Royal Mint has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory in south Wales dedicated to extracting gold from printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in common electronic waste...
UK urgently needs to revive old mines to secure critical mineral supplies amid China’s dominance
China’s dominance in the production and processing of critical minerals has raised alarms globally, prompting the UK to reassess its own reserves. The UK House...
UK Government launches £70 million funding competition for HALEU deconversion facility
The UK government has introduced a competition for up to £70 million ($90 million) in funding to develop a commercial high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) deconversion...
Cornish Metals sells Mactung and Cantung royalties for $4.5 million to advance South Crofty tin project in UK
Cornish Metals Inc., a mineral exploration and development company focused on its 100% owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, UK, has announced...
High Court hearing tests future of controversial Whitehaven coal mine project in UK
A High Court hearing in London is examining the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, amid a broader debate on fossil fuel...
UK’s Weardale Lithium plans advanced extraction plant for energy transition
Weardale Lithium Limited, a natural resources company based in County Durham, UK, has recently filed a planning application with Durham County Council. This application is...
Urgent calls for testing amid concerns over UK metal mine pollution
Amid growing concerns about public health risks associated with abandoned metal mines in the UK, leading experts are emphasizing the need for extensive testing in...
