News - MINEX Europe 2023

Mining & Metals Industry

DTEK contracts another 70,000 tons of coal imports from Poland

30/11/2023 7

Ukraine’s private energy giant DTEK has contracted an additional 70,000 metric tons of coal from Poland as it prepares for...

Mining & Metals Industry

Coal: UK’s last opencast mine shuts after legal row

30/11/2023 11

The UK's last opencast coalmine will close later as fears mount over whether the massive site will be restored.

Mining & Metals Industry

Cyprus echoes mining industry shift, Venus Minerals chairman says

30/11/2023 13

The recent 8th Greek Raw Materials Community Dialogue in Athens placed a spotlight on the Critical Raw Materials Act and...

Mining & Metals Industry

Weardale Lithium launches public consultation on test scale lithium extraction plant

23/11/2023 24

Weardale Lithium is holding a community consultation event ahead of seeking planning permission to build a lithium extraction pilot plant.

Mining & Metals Industry

Lithium in Serbia, then and now

22/11/2023 31

Serbia is unique in the world because over 294,907 people (data from the Internet as of October 18th, 2023) deal...

Mining & Metals Industry

Ukraine’s coal mines turn to women to solve wartime staff shortages

22/11/2023 23

After more than a thousand of its workers went to fight Russia's invasion, a coal mining enterprise in eastern Ukraine...

Mining & Metals Industry

EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China

17/11/2023 30

Negotiators for EU governments and lawmakers reached a deal on Monday on targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such...

Mining & Metals Industry

Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic, despite French pressure

17/11/2023 38

Thirty-one countries have pledged to stop all deep-sea mining in polar regions at the One Planet Polar Summit, which ended...

Mining & Metals Industry

Resilience Can’t be Imported: European Steel Makes the EU Stronger

17/11/2023 58

Prioritising European-made steel will help ensure resilient EU clean tech value chains.

Mining & Metals Industry

Euro Sun Mining sees Romania copper project benefitting from EU’s critical materials deal

17/11/2023 34

The act aims to increase the European Union’s domestic capacities for critical raw materials by identifying, streamlining and facilitating access...

Mining & Metals Industry

Serbian environmental protesters hijack mining conference

10/11/2023 45

Environmental activists interrupted a closed-doors conference on mineral resources in Belgrade, organised by international mining companies on November 7, in...

Mining & Metals Industry

Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions

10/11/2023 43

Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 29 individuals and entities in Russia's gold and oil sectors, as it targets the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits

10/11/2023 43

Portuguese anti-mining groups have urged the government to suspend and review all lithium projects while authorities investigate alleged corruption in...

Mining & Metals Industry

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

10/11/2023 50

Nationwide protests against mining projects are once again grabbing headlines amid a sweeping sense of urgency from governments and communities...

Mining & Metals Industry

France’s Strategic Pivot to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan and Shaping Regional Dynamics

08/11/2023 41

France’s strategic moves in Central Asia, exemplified by Macron’s recent visit to Uzbekistan, are driven by myriad factors.

Mining & Metals Industry

Scottish gold and silver miner on brink of collapse

08/11/2023 43

THE company which runs Scotland’s only gold and silver mine is on the brink of collapse, putting the future of...

Mining & Metals Industry

Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector

08/11/2023 41

European Union (EU) energy ministers last month struck a deal to reform the bloc’s power market.

Mining & Metals Industry

Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push

08/11/2023 39

UK’s coal-hungry blast furnaces likely to be replaced, making economic case for mine ‘dead in the water’ says local MP

Mining & Metals Industry

Amaroq secures two mineral exploration licences in Greenland

04/11/2023 59

The two exploration licences increase Amaroq’s total land package in Greenland to 9,785.56km².

Mining & Metals Industry

Kazakhstan may receive uranium enrichment technology from French Orano

03/11/2023 63

The Kazakh nuclear company Kazatomprom is studying the possibility of participating in uranium conversion and enrichment technologies jointly with the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Why France’s Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

02/11/2023 67

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Central Asia, on a visit that highlights the region's increasing importance to Europe's supply...

Mining & Metals Industry

France is determined to gain access to Central Asia’s uranium – Azerbaijan’s key role in transit

01/11/2023 68

French President Emmanuel Macron to Central Asia will bring concrete results in the mutual relations of this region with Europe.

Mining & Metals Industry

Finland Finds Key Rare Earth Minerals For The First Time

31/10/2023 82

Two rare earth minerals have been found in Finland for the first time in what could be a boost to...

Mining & Metals Industry

UK backs suspension of deep-sea mining in environmental U-turn

30/10/2023 78

Thérèse Coffey says data will be gathered on impact of emerging industry and UK will not support licences in meantime

Mining & Metals Industry

Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mining project

30/10/2023 73

Sakatti, with its metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others, may be the site of...

Mining & Metals Industry

‘Let nature take it back’: Svalbard is rewilding the site of a massive former coal mine

27/10/2023 93

The Svea mine produced millions of tonnes of coal in its lifetime but now it is being taken back by...

Mining & Metals Industry

Mining for minerals is not a European business

27/10/2023 109

The EU wants to revive mining in Europe. One stumbling block: it does not have the money to give its ambitions the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Zijin copper in Serbia seeks new exploration permits for production increase

26/10/2023 100

Chinese mining company Zijin (Zijin Mining doo Bor) is seeking a “green” permit for new copper and gold mining at the Chukara...

Mining & Metals Industry

How a junior mining company is bringing critical materials supply back to Europe

26/10/2023 97

Historically, the European Union (EU) has relied on countries like China for its supply of critical raw materials, but companies like Leading...

Policies and Regulation

Spanish court suspends section of Strategic Minerals’ Penouta permit

24/10/2023 100

Canadian company Strategic Minerals Europe said on Friday it was exploring its legal avenues to reverse a decision by a...

Mining & Metals Industry

German сoal plants may have to remain on standby longer than planned

24/10/2023 96

The German government is evaluating prolonging the period in which decommissioned coal-fired power plants would be demanded to remain on...

Mining & Metals Industry

EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France

23/10/2023 82

The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months...

Mining & Metals Industry

Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine project faces villagers’ ire

20/10/2023 87

An ancient farming village in the Portuguese mountains is fighting plans for an opencast lithium mine right on its doorstep.

Mining & Metals Industry

Scottish gold mine owner Scotgold in new talks

20/10/2023 93

Scotgold Resources, which has been developing Scotland’s only gold mine at Cononish in Argyll, has revealed it is in discussions...

Mining & Metals Industry

Scottish gold mine owner Scotgold in new talks

20/10/2023 86

Scotgold Resources, which has been developing Scotland’s only gold mine at Cononish in Argyll, has revealed it is in discussions...

Mining & Metals Industry

Scottish gold mine owner Scotgold in new talks

20/10/2023 91

Scotgold Resources, which has been developing Scotland’s only gold mine at Cononish in Argyll, has revealed it is in discussions...

Mining & Metals Industry

Scottish gold mine owner Scotgold in new talks

20/10/2023 91

Scotgold Resources, which has been developing Scotland’s only gold mine at Cononish in Argyll, has revealed it is in discussions...

Mining & Metals Industry

New Mineral Discovered in Gold Mine Named After Greek Scientist

18/10/2023 88

A new mineral, kanatzidisite, has been discovered in an abandoned gold mine in Hungary

Policies and Regulation

U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

18/10/2023 83

The largest business federations in the United States and the European Union have jointly called upon leaders convening for a...

Mining & Metals Industry

Miners see value in EU focus on ESG but face red tape hurdles

16/10/2023 99

Miners welcome the positive impact of Europe's focus on environment, social and governance issues (ESG) although the process can be...

Mining & Metals Industry

Flooded and forgotten: How Europe’s disused coal mines are successfully being used to heat our homes

14/10/2023 89

Abandoned coal mines are providing a surprisingly potent source of zero-carbon energy in Europe.

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe starts the clock on greening Soviet-era heating grids

12/10/2023 94

As Europe aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, transforming the massive pipeline networks heating millions of homes poses a...

Mining & Metals Industry

Dismay after EU rejects ‘Green Pool’ for industrial energy users in Greece

12/10/2023 106

The European Commission has rejected the Greek government’s plans for large industrial consumers of electricity like aluminium or chemicals to...

Mining & Metals Industry

Essential integration of mining with circular economy highlighted at FT Mining Summit

09/10/2023 106

Circularity is already practised at many mine sites, which use circular principles to reduce waste and conserve water. But to...

Mining & Metals Industry

Growing cities and mineral reserves are transforming Kazakhstan into an economic powerhouse

09/10/2023 108

Kazakhstan, being the ninth-largest country in the world, boasts soaring mountain ranges, sprawling deserts, and arid steppes

Mining & Metals Industry

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

09/10/2023 125

The United States, along with its partners, is actively engaged in 15 projects aimed at securing critical mineral supplies necessary...

Companies

Green energy in JSW – strategic loan for environmental projects

09/10/2023 87

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa has entered into an agreement with the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management to secure...

Mining & Metals Industry

Germany extends emergency coal capacity for another winter

05/10/2023 107

Faced with the challenge of another winter with limited gas supplies, the German government has made the decision to keep...

Mining & Metals Industry

Allerdale ruled out as Geological Disposal Facility site for nuclear waste

03/10/2023 108

Regrettably, the site designated for the underground disposal of nuclear waste in Britain has been deemed unsuitable by the government...

Companies

Staff at Scotland’s only gold mine put on unpaid leave

09/10/2023 105

Amidst financial difficulties faced by Scotgold Resources, the sole gold mine in Scotland, eighty workers have been placed on short-term...

Companies

Staff at Scotland’s only gold mine put on unpaid leave

09/10/2023 177

Amidst financial difficulties faced by Scotgold Resources, the sole gold mine in Scotland, eighty workers have been placed on short-term...

Companies

Cornish Lithium raises £5.1m through crowdfunding

09/10/2023 103

UK-based Cornish Lithium has raised £5.1 million through crowdfunding

Companies

Cornish Lithium raises £5.1m through crowdfunding

09/10/2023 120

UK-based Cornish Lithium has raised £5.1 million through crowdfunding

Mining & Metals Industry

UK’s ‘first large scale’ lithium refinery gets green light on Teesside

29/09/2023 136

A plant which will refine lithium – a material used in electric car batteries – is to be built on...

Mining & Metals Industry

For critical minerals supply we need investment standards, BHP boss warns

29/09/2023 141

BHP boss Mike Henry says governments must provide stability to significantly scale up the supply of critical minerals as the...

Policies and Regulation

Macron announces French strategy for climate action, wants more EU funds

29/09/2023 75

President Emmanuel Macron of France declared on Monday that the country will completely phase out coal by 2027

Companies

Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to keep UK project alive

09/10/2023 101

British start-up Cornish Lithium has successfully raised £5.1 million, or approximately $6.2 million, through an impressive crowdfunding campaign. This campaign...

Companies

Metso expands into Finland

09/10/2023 128

Metso has modernised its pilot facility at Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide and...

Companies

Construction of a mine in Ukraine. There is a statement from the Polish giant

09/10/2023 85

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) has announced its intention to explore a project involving the construction of a coking coal mine...

Mining & Metals Industry

Many society organisations are calling on the EBRD to reconsider its approach to mining investments

29/09/2023 137

Twenty civil society organisations from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Mongolia, Uganda, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, as well as...

Companies

ERMA and Greenland Resources mark a successful partnership advancing responsible mining in Europe.

09/10/2023 109

The European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) and Greenland Resources highlight their successful collaboration on the Malmbjerg molybdenum project, a prime example of...

Mining & Metals Industry

Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?

25/09/2023 140

Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, emphasized the need for a responsible approach to the country's critical...

Mining & Metals Industry

North East and Cumbria river metal pollution tackled by £9m scheme

25/09/2023 111

In the Ore Mountains, a vast reserve of lithium is found

Policies and Regulation

Poland issues environmental permit for first nuclear power plant

22/09/2023 118

Poland has issued an environmental permit for the country's first nuclear power plant, state run news agency PAP reported on...

Companies

INEOS Enterprises Acquires Eramet Titanium & Iron (ETI) for $245 million

09/10/2023 126

The deal which takes immediate effect, was completed today, following the satisfaction of regulatory approvals

Mining & Metals Industry

By 2030, EU may rely on China’s batteries as it did Russian energy

21/09/2023 139

A paper prepared for EU leaders has raised concerns about the potential dependency of the European Union on China for...

Mining & Metals Industry

Ukrainian titanium leader Velta retains Hatch to design new US manufacturing facility

21/09/2023 136

Ukrainian titanium innovator Velta and its US-based parent company announced they have contracted the global engineering consultancy Hatch to design...

Mining & Metals Industry

The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost

21/09/2023 124

The construction of Europe's largest factory for manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles near the city of Debrecen in eastern Hungary...

Companies

Statement by Savannah Resources Plc Regarding Barroso Lithium Project Sale Speculation

19/09/2023 131

Savannah Resources Plc, the esteemed European lithium development company, feels compelled to address recent media speculation concerning its operations

Mining & Metals Industry

IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money

18/09/2023 95

In her annual address to the European parliament, President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will initiate...

Policies and Regulation

In the realm of the United Kingdom, the suspension of the liquidation process for Ganberg and Gexior companies has transpired

17/09/2023 142

These establishments, under the jurisdiction of Russian magnate Vasily Anisimov and Kazakhstani tycoon Yakov Klebanov, previously held a portion of...

Mining & Metals Industry

Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares

16/09/2023 113

Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China’s step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for...

Policies and Regulation

G7 to announce Russian diamonds ban in 2-3 weeks

15/09/2023 107

The Group of Seven (G7) countries is expected to announce an import ban on Russian diamonds in the next 2-3...

Mining & Metals Industry

Norway should call off deep sea mining plans, key ally says

15/09/2023 122

Norway's minority government should withdraw its proposal to open a vast Arctic offshore area to deep sea mining

Mining & Metals Industry

Norway should call off deep sea mining plans, key ally says

15/09/2023 116

Norway's minority government should withdraw its proposal to open a vast Arctic offshore area to deep sea mining

Mining & Metals Industry

Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares

15/09/2023 118

Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China's step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for...

Policies and Regulation

EU moves to cut dependency on China for battery and solar panel materials

15/09/2023 136

The European Parliament, in a significant move, has voted to reduce regulatory burdens and diversify the sources of critical raw...

Mining & Metals Industry

Ukraine: DMZ coke output up in August 2023

14/09/2023 121

In August, Dniprovskiy Iron and Steel Works decreased rolled metal output by 67.4% MoM, to 4.4 thousand tons.

Policies and Regulation

EU to launch first phase of world-first carbon dioxide border tax

13/09/2023 129

The European Union (EU) is set to commence the initial phase of its groundbreaking plan for the world's first carbon...

Mining & Metals Industry

Ukraine: titanium ore exports down in January-August 2023

12/09/2023 126

In January-August, Ukraine decreased exports of titanium-containing ore and concentrate by 96.

Mining & Metals Industry

Polish main opposition seeks green push after October election

12/09/2023 121

Poland's largest opposition party, Civic Platform (PO), has ambitious plans to expedite the country's shift away from coal if it...

Policies and Regulation

Poland has no plans to quickly cease hard coal production: Minister of State Assets

12/09/2023 105

Both the Polish government and the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have confirmed that they do not intend to...

Companies

Zijin Mining to invest further $3.8 bln in Serbia copper project

12/09/2023 145

On September 11th, China's Zijin Mining Group announced a substantial investment of $3.8 billion (3.5 billion euros) in the development...

Companies

UK backs Ionic’s supply chain plans

12/09/2023 102

Ionic Rare Earths, listed on the ASX, has recently entered into a significant partnership agreement with Ford Technologies, Less Common...

Companies

Rainbow signs strategic supply agreement with UK-based rare earth alloy manufacturer

12/09/2023 100

In its ongoing efforts to lead the establishment of an independent rare earth elements (REEs) supply chain in the UK,...

Companies

Five miners were found in the Pniówek mine

12/09/2023 116

Rescue teams have successfully located five out of the seven miners who went missing during the incident at the Pniówek...

Mining & Metals Industry

Norwegian Mineral Strategy to ramp up production of materials crucial to global industry

09/09/2023 126

In 2021, Norway was revealed to be the location of another large deposit of critical raw materials (CRM),1 as 240...

Policies and Regulation

Vedanta ran “covert” lobbying campaign in India to weaken environment regulations

09/09/2023 101

London-based mining and oil giant Vedanta ran a “covert” lobbying campaign in India to weaken environmental regulations during the pandemic,...

Mining & Metals Industry

Environmentalists fret over Portuguese green light for lithium mine

09/09/2023 118

The Romano lithium mine, proposed for Montalegre in Portugal’s northern district of Vila Real, has received a favourable conditional environmental...

Mining & Metals Industry

The State Property Fund of Ukraine has sold the Murafskiy limestone quarry

08/09/2023 107

The State Property Fund has sold the Murafskiy quarry in Vinnytsia region for 25 million UAH. Three investors participated in...

Companies

Poland’s JSW has no plans for acquisitions on energy market

08/09/2023 101

Polish miner JSW will focus on increasing the extraction of coking coal, and does not plan on expansion through energy...

Companies

Sweden’s H2 Green Steel raises $1.6bn for Boden plant

08/09/2023 100

H2 Green Steel has raised equity funding of about 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) to build the world’s first large-scale...

Mining & Metals Industry

The geopolitical dimension of the Jadar Lithium project in Serbia

08/09/2023 121

As Serbia is home to one of the largest lithium deposits in Europe, it is not excluded that the Jadar...

Mining & Metals Industry

RWE tears down operational wind turbines in grab for more coal

07/09/2023 107

The demolitions are part of a deal brokered with Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck and Economics Minister for North Rhine Westphalia,...

Companies

SevGOK starts producing 68% iron ore concentrate

07/09/2023 107

Severniy Mining and Processing Works ore-processing factory No. 1 has developed a manufacturing chain to produce iron ore concentrate with...

Companies

Europe’s top copper producer Aurubis hit by huge metals scam

07/09/2023 118

Aurubis, Europe's leading copper producer, has issued a warning of potential losses in the hundreds of millions of euros after...

Policies and Regulation

Parliament Takes Action to Strengthen the EU’s Focus on ‘Strategic Projects’ in Critical Minerals Sector

07/09/2023 102

The political groups within the European Parliament are pushing to enhance social and environmental safeguards for "strategic" mining projects in...

Mining & Metals Industry

Exploring Sustainable Mining and Resource Practices in Europe: Germany and Finland’s Venture into IMARC 2023 Down Under

07/09/2023 113

Germany, a nation lauded for its technological excellence and dedication to ecological sustainability, stands at a crucial juncture concerning the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Does Europe need Niger’s uranium?

12/09/2023 161

Could Europe Face an Energy Crisis if Niger Halts Uranium Mining for France?

Companies

Uniper to Permanently Close Coal-Fired Power Plant in Germany

07/09/2023 107

Uniper has announced its decision to retire the Heyden 4 hard coal-fired power plant located in Petershagen, Germany, in the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland extracts key metal needed for energy evolution, looks for rare earths abroad

07/09/2023 141

"Copper is the driving force behind the energy revolution and a crucial strategic resource

MINEX Forum News

Help us to enable positive transformation for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

07/09/2023 233

The MINEX Europe Forum is not just an event – it’s a force for good. Help us to empower and...

Mining & Metals Industry

Ukraine, despite possessing considerable lithium deposits, has come close to missing out on the lithium rush

05/09/2023 101

Ukraine possesses 1% of the world's lithium reserves, a key component in battery production.

Policies and Regulation

Court suspends case against Poland’s Turów coal mine

04/09/2023 100

The decision, which allows the mine to continue operating for the time being, was welcomed by the Polish government. However,...

Companies

Huge theft rocks Europe’s largest copper producer

04/09/2023 354

“During a scheduled review of metal inventories, Aurubis has identified considerable discrepancies in target inventory,” the German company said Thursday...

Companies

Kosovo lead-zinc complex Trepca to get 1.1 mln euro subsidy

04/09/2023 135

Kosovo's Ministry of Economy has inked a deal with the state-owned lead and zinc mining and smelting conglomerate, Trepca, for...

Companies

Metinvest Group Invests in Polish Logistics Center to Boost Ukrainian Metal Exports

04/09/2023 131

In a recent interview with leading Polish business publication Business Insider, CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov unveiled Metinvest mining and metallurgical group's...

Mining & Metals Industry

PGE accelerates the transformation of Poland’s energy sector – zero-carbon company by 2040

04/09/2023 136

The Polish economy's competitiveness hinges on a transition to clean, safe, and sustainable energy.

Companies

Bosnia’s coal miner Banovici seeks 1.5 mln euro loan

04/09/2023 93

Bosnia's coal mining firm, Banovici, has announced its intention to secure a one-year revolving loan totaling 3 million Bosnian marka...

Companies

London-based Star Energy acquires geothermal exploration license in Croatia

04/09/2023 129

London-based Star Energy Group has successfully acquired a 51% stake in A14 Energy, the holder of a geothermal exploration license...

Companies

Apollo Minerals agrees to acquire Serbian copper project

01/09/2023 120

The Belgrade Copper Project comprises four mining licences that are highly prospective for copper-silver mineralisation.

Mining & Metals Industry

The Global Copper Products Market is forecasted to grow by USD 59.34 bn during 2022-2027

31/08/2023 136

The Global Copper Products Market is projected to experience significant growth, with an estimated increase of USD 59.34 billion between...

Companies

Metinvest will invest in development of logistics center in Poland to increase sales of Ukrainian steel products

31/08/2023 106

Metinvest mining and metallurgical group will invest in a logistics center in Poland in order to increase the supply of...

Companies

Adriatic Metals’ Shining Silver Story with Paul Cronin

31/08/2023 121

Adriatic Metals is developing world class precious and base metal mining projects in the Balkans.

Companies

Pokrovskugol to Purchase Mining Machine, Expand Production

31/08/2023 116

Metinvest Pokrovskugol, a company that manages operational and administrative changes at the enterprises of Metinvest's Pokrovskaya Coal Group, plans to...

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe’s Gabon-exposed stocks slide after military coup

31/08/2023 139

European Energy and Mining Stocks Plummet Following Coup in .

Companies

Mundoro Announces Profitable H1-2023 Results

31/08/2023 152

Mundoro Capital Inc. (TSXV: MUN | OTCQB: MUNMF | www.mundoro.com) ("Mundoro" or the "Company") is pleased to report profitable financial...

Companies

Hydro-geological research of the Euro Lithium Balkan in Valjevo – An act of goodwill or an attempt to retain the exploration field?

31/08/2023 242

Ever since the public became aware of the applied geological research of boron, lithium, and related elements in the Valjevo...

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland keeps coal exit target as top utility seeks quicker carbon neutrality

31/08/2023 237

Poland is not planning a quicker end to using coal, the government said on Wednesday, criticising state-controlled utility PGE (PGE.WA)...

Companies

Đedović: Zijin Mining Group invested more than 2.5 billion dollars in Serbia

31/08/2023 280

The Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović spoke with representatives of the Zijin Mining Group about the mining activities...

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland asks EU’s top court to cancel three climate policies

31/08/2023 221

Poland has filed legal challenges attempting to annul three of the European Union’s main climate change policies, which the Polish...

Companies

Don’t the Museums Matter? The Chiatura Manganese Mining History Museum

30/08/2023 99

There are millions of museums around the world, and there are hundreds in Georgia, though, seemingly, it is not something...

Policies and Regulation

Poland keeps coal exit target as top utility seeks quicker carbon neutrality

30/08/2023 95

Poland is not planning a quicker end to using coal, the government said on Wednesday, criticising state-controlled utility PGE (PGE.WA) for...

Companies

Toxic tailings dump in North Macedonia to be turned into solar power plant

30/08/2023 180

The Municipality of Probištip in North Macedonia will seek an investor that would remediate a mining tailings dump and build...

Companies

Apollo strikes a deal on Serbian copper

30/08/2023 284

The project consists of four licences covering 202 km2, and forms part of the Serbian copper exploration project portfolio held...

Companies

Euro Sun Mining sells NSR royalty on its Rovina Valley project in Romania

30/08/2023 225

Euro Sun Mining Inc (TSX:ESM, OTC:CPNFF) announced that it has entered into a net smelter return (NSR) royalty agreement with...

Companies

KGHM Polska Mied has entered into long-term agreement with NKT

29/08/2023 109

KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has signed another long-term sales agreement with NKT. Polska Miedź will supply entities belonging to NKT...

Companies

European Green Metals: Unlocking Europe’s critical minerals with the Olserum rare earth element project

29/08/2023 108

European critical minerals developer European Green Metals is making significant progress at its Olserum rare earth element project, helping to...

Companies

Euro Sun Mining sells NSR royalty on its Rovina Valley project in Romania

29/08/2023 95

Euro Sun Mining Inc (TSX:ESM, OTC:CPNFF) announced that it has entered into a net smelter return (NSR) royalty agreement with certain...

Mining & Metals Industry

Germany’s last coal phase-out tender draws weak interest

29/08/2023 202

Six power plants in Germany with a combined capacity of about 280 MW will receive compensation from the federal government...

Companies

China’s Zijin Mulls $3.8 Billion Expansion of Serbia Copper Mine

29/08/2023 339

China’s Zijin Mining Group is developing plans to expand its copper mine in eastern Serbia due to demand for the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Sweden to lift parliamentary ban on uranium mining

25/08/2023 317

The historically anti-nuclear country has announced plans to increase its nuclear generation dramatically.

Mining & Metals Industry

The place where no humans will tread for 100,000 years

25/08/2023 273

In a few years, Finland will begin depositing spent nuclear fuel underground in Onkalo, where it will remain for millennia....

Policies and Regulation

Can Poland dismantle the EU Green Deal with legal challenges?

25/08/2023 205

Warsaw has challenged key pillars of President von der Leyen’s climate policy with the EU’s high court, and looks set...

Companies

Kazatomprom announces changes in the Board

24/08/2023 103

National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC (hereinafter referred to as Kazatomprom or the Company) informs that the following changes have been...

Mining & Metals Industry

German industry slams burden of new EU carbon tariff

24/08/2023 252

Germany’s chemical and car industries are protesting the anticipated bureaucratic strain expected from the phase-in of the EU’s novel carbon...

Companies

Neometals joint venture to build battery shredding plant for Mercedes

24/08/2023 252

Australia’s Neometals Ltd said on Wednesday that its battery recycling joint venture will build a battery shredding plant in southern...

Companies

Turkish construction giant buys Ukrainian granite mining business

24/08/2023 265

Ukraine's State Geology Service previously suspended a special permit for Inter Aktyv LLC, which is linked to sanctioned businessman and...

Companies

Aurubis is “here to stay” says Augusta director

28/08/2023 0

The construction of Aurubis Richmond, the new copper smelting plant by German metal recycler Aurubis, is steady and on schedule...

Mining & Metals Industry

UK to provide £192m loan guarantee to boost Ukraine nuclear capabilities

24/08/2023 243

The government hopes funding will strengthen Ukraine's energy security and help end its dependence on nuclear services and nuclear fuel...

Companies

PEJ Submits Location Decision Application For First Nuclear Power Plant

23/08/2023 237

Nuclear new-build plans are a central part of Poland’s drive to fundamentally realign its energy sector by 2040.

Mining & Metals Industry

Energy Cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan gains new dimensions

23/08/2023 260

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto recently stated that energy cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan...

Companies

Polish Briefing: Poland’s quest for rare minerals I Bogdanka mine wants to go green

22/08/2023 230

Poland is looking for a substitute for lithium and other rare earth metals

Companies

KGHM has entered into long-term agreement with NKT. The Company will sell copper wire rod with a total value up to PLN 14.2 billion

22/08/2023 248

KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has signed another long-term sales agreement with NKT. Polska Miedź will supply entities belonging to NKT...

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland’s industrial production and producer prices fall sharply in July

22/08/2023 239

July industrial production fell by 2.7% year-on-year, well below the consensus forecast of 0.6%

Companies

Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials led by Imperial College London

22/08/2023 227

Rio Tinto has committed $150 million to create a Centre for Future Materials led by Imperial College London to find...

Companies

Vulcan begins commissioning of lithium extraction plant in Germany

21/08/2023 230

Vulcan Energy Resources has started commissioning of its lithium extraction optimisation plant (LEOP) in Landau at Upper Rhine Valley in...

Companies

Belgium leads the way in rare earth metals recycling

18/08/2023 266

Belgium is a European leader in recycling, one of the few nations to meet recycling targets set out by the...

Companies

Joint Venture Submits Application For Decision-In-Principle On New Nuclear At Patnow Coal Site

18/08/2023 0

PGE Pak Energia Jadrowa is planning two nuclear power plants at the Patnow coal site in central Poland.

Companies

Vulcan fires up European lithium extraction plant

17/08/2023 214

Management has today revealed it has begun the commissioning phase for its LEOP and it is is expected to run...

Mining & Metals Industry

Polish infrastructure too cramped for Ukrainian business – Metinvest commercial director

17/08/2023 225

The Polish infrastructure is too small for Ukrainian business and cannot replace the blocking of ports in the Black Sea...

Companies

The Main Explosives Depot in the Zofiówka Section is now operational

17/08/2023 277

Safe storage of explosives, shorter access time to blasting sites, and more efficient organization of work - these are the...

Companies

Adriatic Metals hails precious metals finds at Rupice

16/08/2023 317

Adriatic Metals PLC on Wednesday gave an update on its Rupice northwest exploration which is part of the company's Vares...

Companies

European Lithium doubles Wolfsberg Project footprint on grant of new licenses

16/08/2023 259

European Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR, OTCQB:EULIF) has taken another step toward becoming Europe’s first local producer of battery-grade lithium on being...

Mining & Metals Industry

Protests against expanding moldavite mining near České Budějovice

16/08/2023 268

Local inhabitants, environmental associations and the municipal council of Ločenice near České Budějovice are against the expansion of moldavite mining...

Mining & Metals Industry

Landfill mining project yields positive results in Spain

15/08/2023 236

An illegal hillside dumping ground for construction and demolition waste in Andalusia, Spain, has been reverted to its natural state...

Mining & Metals Industry

The EU needs domestic critical minerals supply so the wheels don’t fall off

15/08/2023 270

European mining is old. Centuries-old. Yet nowadays, its homegrown mining is largely based on fossil fuel extraction and traditional mining...

Companies

Stahlwerk Thueringen and Ferngas Unite for Hydrogen-Powered Steel

15/08/2023 224

German mining and metals company Stahlwerk Thueringen GmbH, in collaboration with gas network operator Ferngas Netzgesellschaft mbH, is set to...

Mining & Metals Industry

Negotiations for additional pay for JSW employees have been suspended. “we will be consistent”

14/08/2023 236

On Friday, the trade unions met with the JSW board of directors on the matter

Mining & Metals Industry

Kazakhstan, Macedonia Discuss Ways to Boost Trade Relations

15/08/2023 232

"The two sides agreed on the effective use of the resources of the Intergovernmental Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation...

Mining & Metals Industry

RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects

14/08/2023 332

The lithium market has been in turmoil with dramatic price swings over the last few years as demand from electric...

Mining & Metals Industry

Locals living near old mines in Poland worry about increasing number of sinkholes

15/08/2023 286

The area around the town of Trzebinia has seen 20 sinkholes appear in the past two years and locals feel...

Companies

German Company Considers Producing Sodium Cyanide in Egypt for Gold Mining

11/08/2023 205

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum announced that Germany's CyPlus is interested in establishing a new production plant for Sodium Cyanide...

Companies

Velocity agrees option to buy 75% of copper-gold project in Bulgaria

11/08/2023 291

Canada's Velocity Minerals said on Wednesday that it agreed with Bulgarian company Zelenrok, a wholly-owned unit of Australia's Raiden Resources,...

Mining & Metals Industry

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Coal Dependency: Environmental and Economic Implications

15/08/2023 258

Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country in Southeast Europe, is heavily dependent on coal for its energy needs. The country is...

Mining & Metals Industry

Germany’s China strategy: An anchor at last?

10/08/2023 203

The new strategy unveiled by Germany signals a fundamental shift in Berlin’s China policy. Whether it walks this tightrope remains...

Mining & Metals Industry

UK is losing a crucial race with China for minerals used in electric cars and green energy, mining boss warns

15/08/2023 271

Eight areas of the UK have been identified as potential sources for the key clean energy minerals but the head...

Mining & Metals Industry

Explained: The EU’s handicap in the global race for critical raw materials

09/08/2023 279

The EU is highly dependent on third countries for the raw materials needed to engineer its energy transition and digital...

Mining & Metals Industry

Dive deep for Istria’s latest tourist attraction: Raša mine

09/08/2023 277

A mine built by Mussolini is now open to the public, in an obscure Istrian town constructed in pre-war Italian...

Miscellaneous

Coal Miners Discover Ancient Roman Boat in Serbia

09/08/2023 259

Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship’s remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium

Companies

Cornish Lithium secures £53.6m to open first mine for the metal in Britain

09/08/2023 241

UK Infrastructure Bank leads funding of project to extract compounds used for electric vehicle batteries

Mining & Metals Industry

China goes for the jugular on strategic minerals

09/08/2023 214

Gallium tops the list of 50 critical minerals deemed vital for American national security and hi-tech production, and deemed most...

Companies

Adriatic Metals proposes $30 million placing to fund exploration

08/08/2023 338

Adriatic Metals PLC on Monday announced it intends to conduct a placing to raise $30.0 million to fund an expanded...

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland’s Turów Coal Mine: Symbol of Defiance Against EU Interventionism

08/08/2023 224

In the face of calls to shut the Turów plant, Warsaw has embraced it as a symbol of sovereign power

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland nears coal glut prompting powerful union to raise alarm

08/08/2023 254

Poland is poised to hold its parliamentary election in October. Opinion polls have shown the two main parties short of...

Companies

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S A : with the approval of the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank to support the financing of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm

08/08/2023 193

PGE is building the Baltica OWF together with its Danish partner - Ørsted. The project with a total capacity of...

Companies

Slovenia’s Cinkarna Celje suffers 620,000 euro flood damage

07/08/2023 253

Slovenian chemicals producer Cinkarna Celje has incurred a material damage estimated at up to 620,000 euro ($681,500) from the flash...

Companies

One dead, five hurt after tremor in Polish coal mine

07/08/2023 190

One worker was killed and five others injured after a tremor hit a Polish coal mine on Saturday morning, authorities...

Companies

DTEK restores Ukrainian PV plant

07/08/2023 208

Specialists at DTEK Renewables have restored the Niko Solar power plant in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine.

Mining & Metals Industry

Poland Nears Coal Glut Prompting Powerful Union to Raise Alarm

04/08/2023 312

Coal stockpiles jumped 83% to 10.8 million tons in May from a year earlier, according to energy think tank Instrat

Mining & Metals Industry

Robot reducing mining industry’s environmental impact tested in Estonia

04/08/2023 0

A prototype robot that aims to reduce the mining industry's environmental footprint is undergoing testing in Ubja Quarry in Lääne-Viru...

Companies

Li-Cycle starts battery recycling operations at German plant

04/08/2023 245

Li-Cycle said on Tuesday it has started operations at its German plant to break down electric-vehicle batteries for recycling, part...

Companies

Rio Tinto looking at possible lithium deals, Stausholm says

03/08/2023 313

Rio Tinto Group, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, is looking at a number of possible lithium acquisitions and would...

Companies

Dundee posts record free cash flow in Q2

03/08/2023 277

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. says it is on track to achieve its production targets for this year after producing 76,306...

Companies

Ferrexpo profits fall as Ukraine war continues to impact

03/08/2023 229

Iron ore pellet maker Ferrexpo reported a fall in half-year profits as its operations in Ukraine continued to be affected...

Companies

BMW Built Its Largest And Newest Test Site Inside An Old Mine

02/08/2023 290

The approaching era of Level 3 vehicles means automakers have to devise new testing grounds.

Policies and Regulation

Uganda Seeks Serbian Investment to Develop Raw Materials

02/08/2023 265

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has reached out to his Serbian counterpart, President Aleksandar Vucic, seeking support to advance Uganda's...

Companies

Montenegro’s Rudnik Uglja net profit rises in H1

02/08/2023 243

Montenegro's coal mining company Rudnik Uglja said on Friday that its net profit soared to 1.1 million euro ($1.2 million)...

Companies

German companies in Hungary now face hostile takeovers from the Orbán Government

02/08/2023 210

A huge mining tax has been imposed on Heidelberg Materials in Hungary

Mining & Metals Industry

EU sees ‘no immediate risks’ if Niger cuts uranium supplies

01/08/2023 225

The EU's executive European Commission also said the 27-nation bloc had "sufficient inventories of uranium to mitigate any short-term supply...

Companies

Bosnia suspends 700MW lignite-fired plant project

01/08/2023 333

The spatial planning ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska entity has terminated the environmental permitting procedure for the proposed...

Mining & Metals Industry

The Future of Coal in Bulgaria’s Energy Market

01/08/2023 243

The future of coal in Bulgaria’s energy market is a topic of significant debate and concern, as the country grapples...

Mining & Metals Industry

Miners from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina to protest in Sarajevo

01/08/2023 284

The Federation of Independent Unions of Mine Workers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will not leave the miners...

Mining & Metals Industry

Mineral-rich African states to explore new markets after EU changes its buying rules

31/07/2023 285

The European Union, the world’s largest single market, has introduced new measures to reduce their “dependency” on mineral imports from...

Companies

KGHM silver certified by the London Base Metals Exchange

31/07/2023 313

The copper giant is one of the world's most trusted silver producers. KGHM Polska Copper S.A. has been certified for...

Companies

JSW presents its integrated report for 2022

31/07/2023 235

For the fifth time, Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa, the leading producer of coking coal, is publishing its online integrated report for...

Companies

How lithium can replace coal and ore for Ukraine’s economy

29/07/2023 275

Since the start of the Russian invasion in 2014, Ukraine lost access to vast coal deposits in the east of...

Companies

What to do with an old mine? Turn it into a self-driving test track

29/07/2023 266

BMW has launched a new test site in Sokolov, Czechia, aimed at developing self-driving and self-parking.

Companies

Achieving Success Amidst Challenges – Eldorado Gold Corp’s Q2 2023 Results

29/07/2023 274

In Q2 2023, Eldorado Gold Corp faced both triumphs and trials in its pursuit of excellence in the gold mining...

Mining & Metals Industry

Germany: Ukrainian refugees living in mining ‘ghost towns’

29/07/2023 306

In western Germany's coal region, whole villages were abandoned to make way for mining. Now, the towns have been reinhabited...

Companies

Court orders Bosnia’s RiTE Ugljevik to pay compensation to Slovenia – report

28/07/2023 242

A Belgrade arbitration court has ordered Bosnian coal mining and energy producing company RiTE Ugljevik to pay a 67 million...

Mining & Metals Industry

Slovenia’s SIJ suspends production at stainless steel unit

28/07/2023 291

Slovenian steel producer Slovenska Industrija Jekla (SIJ) has suspended the production activities of stainless steel unit SIJ Acroni due to...

Companies

Austria’s RHI Magnesita acquires Slovenia’s Seven Refractories

28/07/2023 248

July 25 (SeeNews) - Austrian refractory products maker RHI Magnesita said it has completed the acquisition of Slovenian alumina refractory...

Companies

European Green Metals Ltd announces Eichigt licence results

28/07/2023 225

European Green Metals Ltd (EGM), a critical metals exploration and development company focused in Europe, has announced positive results from...

Companies

Fiala says Turow mine agreement with Poland still “best possible solution” for Czechs

28/07/2023 214

https://english.radio.cz/fiala-says-turow-mine-agreement-poland-still-best-possible-solution-czechs-8789731

Mining & Metals Industry

IEA says coal use hit an all-time high last year — and global demand will persist near record levels

27/07/2023 235

Coal consumption increased by 3.3% to hit a fresh record high of 8.3 billion metric tons in 2022, the International...

Companies

Senedd committee seeks answers from Welsh Government on mining at Ffos-y-Fran

27/07/2023 212

Concerns are mounting that coal is still being extracted from Ffos-y-Fran, the UK’s largest opencast coal mine and that the...

Mining & Metals Industry

EU thermal coal consumption reduces amid rising LNG reliance, heatwaves

27/07/2023 221

"Low coal probably related to low water level of rivers like Rhine," an Atlantic-based trader said.

Companies

Cyprus mining company sets sights on IPO — poised to exploit copper demand

27/07/2023 276

Arianna Resources Managing Director Kerim Sener said that the company is “very pleased to report the latest progress on Venus”

Companies

DeepRock Minerals Terminates Property Purchase in Romania

27/07/2023 0

DeepRock had advanced $275,000 of the purchase price to Augustine and had taken no further action

Companies

Terra Balcanica Resources Continues Testing Brezani Porphyry Target In Bosnia And Closes Third Tranche Of Financing

27/07/2023 221

Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE:TERA; FRA:UB1) is pleased to announce closing of the 3rd tranche of...

Policies and Regulation

Serbia to invest EUR 320 million in electricity distribution network

27/07/2023 207

Minister of Mining and Energy of Serbia Dubravka Đedović said EUR 320 million would be invested to strengthen the power...

Policies and Regulation

EU already late for its 2030 raw materials targets, French experts warn

26/07/2023 227

Even if new mines were to be opened in the European Union today, experts in the French mining sector say...

Companies

Euro Sun Mining Provides Corporate Updates on Rovina Valley Project

26/07/2023 257

Euro Sun Mining Inc. has released a corporate update on the Rovina Valley Project’s licensing requirements.

Companies

Adriatic Metals sees Vares progress ahead of production

26/07/2023 0

e remain firmly on track and fully funded to complete the construction of Europe's most modern mine producing quality silver...

Companies

Ukraine’s Metinvest Eyes Italy For New Steel Plant

26/07/2023 0

Ukraine’s Metinvest plans to build a new steel manufacturing facility in Italy. Indeed, an official for the group recently confirmed...

Companies

Yuriy Ryzhenkov: “Metinvest’s core pillar is our team, thanks to which we are moving forward despite all the crises”

26/07/2023 231

In an extended interview for The FAQ Talks, Metinvest Group’s CEO, Yuriy Ryzhenkov, spoke about the main aspects of life...

Mining & Metals Industry

Reluctance to mine puts Europe’s energy transition at risk

25/07/2023 283

The slow response by Europe to source and refine CRMs locally has only been recognised recently.

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe’s miners rally on China stimulus boost

25/07/2023 291

European shares gained on Tuesday with miners logging their best day in over eight months after China pledged more support...

Companies

KGHM announces cooperation with Samsung. Another step towards decarbonisation

25/07/2023 221

KGHM and Samsung C&T Join Forces in Pursuit of Zero-Carbon Technologies

Policies and Regulation

Serbia intends to look for strategic partner to build 1 GW in wind farms

25/07/2023 231

The plan is the basis for further strategic assessments and projections of the energy mix until 2030 and 2050, in...

Companies

European Metals welcomes investment from EBRD

25/07/2023 223

Coughlan said it was a strong endorsement of Cinovec’s value and commitment to the highest environmental and social standards.

Companies

RHI Magnesita takes another leap towards net-zero emissions

25/07/2023 223

RHI Magnesita announced partnership with Compact Membrane Systems (CMS) to launch a new carbon capture pilot project.

Policies and Regulation

Moratorium on the open-pit mine in the Polish-German-Czech border region of Turow reapealed

24/07/2023 282

Poland’s decision to resume mining on the Polish-Czech-German border irks local lawmakers.

Companies

Urban mining is putting Poland on the path to a greener future

24/07/2023 269

How a new approach to metal recycling is helping to drive a lower carbon circular economy.

Policies and Regulation

State aid: Commission approves amendments to Polish scheme to support closure of coal mines

24/07/2023 223

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a Polish scheme to support the closure of...

Policies and Regulation

EU already late for its 2030 raw materials targets, French experts warn

24/07/2023 210

Even if new mines were to be opened in the European Union today, experts in the French mining sector say...

Mining & Metals Industry

A look at the projects being brought forward by Great British Nuclear

24/07/2023 218

The UK government last week launched the new arms-length body Great British Nuclear (GBN) to “drive the rapid expansion of...

Mining & Metals Industry

Russians to shut down nine more mines in Luhansk Oblast

24/07/2023 252

In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast, the local "authorities" recognised another nine coal mining businesses as unpromising.

Companies

Zinnwald Lithium is granted additional exploration licence

21/07/2023 228

Deutsche Lithium has been granted the Bärenstein Licence, which covers circa 4,933.9 ha in the Erzgebirge or Ore Mountains region...

Policies and Regulation

Euromines Advocates for Responsible and Sustainable Mining at Renew CRMA Event

21/07/2023 213

The event, hosted by MEP Nicola Beer from the Renew Europe party, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss key...

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe’s top science panel supports call for moratorium on deep-sea mining

21/07/2023 279

The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council has announced its support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.

Mining & Metals Industry

Hiring activity in the European mining industry increased by 2% in Q1 2023

21/07/2023 261

The European mining industry experienced a 2% rise in new job postings in Q1 2023 compared with the previous quarter,...

Companies

Tata Group to build $6-billion gigafactory in the UK

21/07/2023 226

India’s Tata Group will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the U.K. to supply its Jaguar Land Rover...

Companies

EBRD has agreed to invest €6 million to support the development of the Cinovec Project in the Czech Republic

21/07/2023 228

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") has agreed to invest €6 million to support the Company’s development of...

Companies

Adriatic Metals issues exploration update for Rupice Northwest deposit

21/07/2023 259

1Q23 and 2Q23 exploration objectives for Adriatic Metals’ Rupice Northwest (RNW) deposit were met and exceeded

Companies

Euro Sun Mining Provides Update on Rovina Valley Project Licensing Requirements

21/07/2023 282

Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) has been granted a renewal of its Certificate of Urbanisation for the Rovina Valley...

Companies

Savannah Resources fundraise raises extra GBP400,000

21/07/2023 237

Savannah Resources PLC - lithium development company - Announces it has increased the gross proceeds from the fundraise.

Companies

Venus Minerals IPO proceeding

21/07/2023 260

Ariana Resources plc, an AIM-listed mineral exploration and development company with gold mining interests in Europe, has provided the following...

Companies

European Energy Metals Confirms Pegmatites at Lappajarvi West

21/07/2023 246

Our Phase 1 exploration program has yielded encouraging preliminary results with the presence of LCT indicator minerals noted in multiple...

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe’s quest for home-grown lithium

21/07/2023 256

Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand? 

Policies and Regulation

EU courts further controversy by adding mining to green rulebook

20/07/2023 273

The move comes as the EU tries to re-shore clean technology from the US and China to meet its climate...

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe’s green dilemma: Mining key minerals without destroying nature

20/07/2023 256

Conservationists are spooked by Brussels’ plans to ramp up mining of critical raw materials, but advocates say it’s needed to...

Companies

ArcelorMittal starts production of low carbon heavy steel plate in Spain

20/07/2023 253

Leading European steelmaker ArcelorMittal has expanded its range of low carbon steel products, responding to increasing demand for carbon-reduced steel...

Companies

EIB funding approval for Talga’s Swedish battery anode project

20/07/2023 275

Battery materials company Talga Group announces that the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) board has approved €150 million senior debt funding...

Companies

Stellantis signs offtake agreement and invests in Kuniko for supply of nickel and cobalt sulphate

20/07/2023 264

Stellantis N.V. and Kuniko Ltd recently announced the signing of a binding offtake term sheet agreement securing a 35% future...

Companies

Imerys and British Lithium to develop UK’s largest lithium deposit

20/07/2023 265

Imerys has acquired an 80% stake in British Lithium, a private company having developed a processing route to produce battery-grade...

Companies

Audi partners with university to research mineral recycling tech

20/07/2023 248

Audi is funding the research to examine the possibility of extracting tin, gallium and indium from incinerated household waste.

Mining & Metals Industry

Russia-Ukraine war risks hampering transition to global low-carbon economy

20/07/2023 235

Russia is home to some of the largest rare earth reserves in the world, while preliminary estimates suggest Ukraine holds...

Companies

Polish government outlines offer to buy coal assets from state energy firms

19/07/2023 302

Poland’s government has outlined details of the billions of zloty it is proposing to pay state energy firms to buy...

Policies and Regulation

Polish top court overturns decision to suspend environmental approval for Turów coal mine

19/07/2023 292

In a ruling welcomed by Poland’s government, the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has overturned the recent decision by a lower...

Policies and Regulation

Poland files legal complaints against “authoritarian” EU climate policies

19/07/2023 287

The Polish government has submitted four complaints against EU climate policies, calling them “authoritarian” and pledging that it “will not...

Companies

Nordic Nickel flags string of ‘encouraging’ exploration results from Pulju Project, Finland

17/07/2023 322

Nickel sulphide explorer Nordic Nickel (ASX:NNL) has defined further wide zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation at the Hotinvaara prospect within...

Policies and Regulation

Not everybody can have all of the raw material supply chain

17/07/2023 260

The EU’s discussions with Australia over “double pricing” of raw materials during the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA)...

Policies and Regulation

Green Transition at Crossroads: EU’s Critical Vote on Raw Materials Regulation

17/07/2023 254

The urgent need to decarbonise and the recent remilitarisation efforts are driving up the demand for raw materials. This is...

Mining & Metals Industry

New CLG Europe report calls for circular approach to critical raw materials needed for the green transition

17/07/2023 266

CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce has released a new report in partnership with the Wuppertal Institute on the urgent...

Mining & Metals Industry

German coal plants follow steps of large miners to clean image

14/07/2023 360

Germany’s coal companies are following large multinational miners in cleaning up their image, with critics concerned that restructuring plans may...

Mining & Metals Industry

EU Working on E-Bus for Lithium Deal With Latin American Nations

14/07/2023 312

European Union officials are working on a plan that can help provide electric buses to Latin American nations in exchange...

Companies

Barroso lithium project demonstrates ‘outstanding’ economics

14/07/2023 304

Savannah Resources Plc Announces New Scoping Study for the Barroso Lithium Project demonstrates Outstanding Economics

Policies and Regulation

Italy vows to jump-start mining renaissance by year’s end

14/07/2023 575

Enterprise Minister Urso recalled that the Italian underground holds 16 of the EU’s 34 “critical” raw materials, and promised that...

Mining & Metals Industry

Weighing the attractions of recycling rare earth magnets

14/07/2023 334

Recycling could help with one of Europe’s toughest strategic raw material challenges, but multiple issues must be solved if the...

Companies

Norwegian vanadium mining needs EU regulatory support to develop

13/07/2023 294

Anglo-Norwegian vanadium mining company Norge Mining said it needs EU regulatory support for the development of vanadium mining in Europe.

Companies

European Energy Metals Commences Finnish Pegmatite Project Phase I Exploration

13/07/2023 292

The Finland Pegmatite Project consists of four exploration concessions in central Finland and one exploration concession in southern Finland.

Companies

Glencore Considers Coal Spin-off

13/07/2023 312

Glencore's CEO, Gary Nagle, is considering spinning off the company's coal business, a move that would have been unthinkable when...

Mining & Metals Industry

Europe needs to embrace green mining for the sake of its energy transition goals

13/07/2023 328

If Europe does not become a mining continent, it will become dependent on countries like China for resources, particularly when...

Policies and Regulation

Australia wants more from the EU in exchange for its minerals

13/07/2023 233

Negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Australia are stalling as Australia wants to leverage its...

Policies and Regulation

Carbon tax loophole could flood Europe with emissions heavy metal

13/07/2023 237

Brussels/London | European aluminium producers are warning that a loophole in the EU’s carbon border tax will lead heavily polluting exporters...

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Policies and Regulation

EU industry transition: regional action needed to reduce dependence on critical raw materials and boost net-zero technology manufacturing

13/07/2023 221

Delivering an inclusive digital and green transition of Europe’s industry is crucial for EU’s cohesion and climate ambitions. The EU’s...

Companies

Sweden’s Hexagon buys Canadian mine automation firm HARD-LINE

12/07/2023 333

Sweden’s digital technology group Hexagon AB (STO: HEXA-B) announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Canadian mine automation and remote control solutions HARD-LINE for an undisclosed...

Companies

Scotgold halts guidance, launches operational review

12/07/2023 335

Shares in Scotgold Resources (LON: SQZ) fell more than 18% on Monday after the troubled miner withdrew its full-year guidance as it began...

Mining & Metals Industry

Lessons from the UK, US, and Germany on transitioning power grids from coal to clean

18/07/2023 226

As grids shift from relying on coal-fired generation to more diverse energy mixes, including an increasing proportion of renewable energy,...

Companies

European Energy Metals Files Finnish Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum Pegmatite Project Technical Report

11/07/2023 274

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2023) - European Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FIN) (FSE: W28) ("European Energy Metals" or the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts

18/07/2023 228

Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe’s efforts to diversify and reduce reliance...

Mining & Metals Industry

Lithium and the dream of Cornwall’s mining revival

18/07/2023 352

Cornwall rests on a trove of one of the world’s most desirable metals: lithium. There are hopes that its mining...

Mining & Metals Industry

UN debates deep sea mining as countries and companies now allowed to seek provisional licenses

18/07/2023 219

A U.N. agency tasked with regulating the deep sea is debating whether to open the Earth’s watery depths to countries...

Companies

Euro Sun Mining says community supports Rovina Valley ahead of new hearing date

11/07/2023 267

Euro Sun Mining Inc (TSX:ESM, OTC:CPNFF) announced that a new court date has been set for the hearing regarding the suspension...

Mining & Metals Industry

From dependence on fossil fuels to dependence on critical raw materials

18/07/2023 224

The conflict in Ukraine was a rude awakening for Europe. Europe became aware of its vulnerabilities in the energy sector....

Companies

Fushe-Kruja, authorities have decided to block the activity of “Delia Group” entity’s quarry

11/07/2023 180

Few days after the macabre violence between two tribes in Borizana in Fushe-Kruja, authorities have decided to block the activity...

Companies

Metinvest Joins Platform for Recovery of Ukrainian Metallurgy Using Green Technologies

10/07/2023 321

On 22 June, Metinvest joined the government's platform for the green recovery of Ukraine's steel sector. The memorandum of partnership...

Mining & Metals Industry

A perspective on Europe’s rising lithium demand

10/07/2023 264

Michael Schmidt, Senior Analyst at the German Mineral Resources Agency, spoke to Innovation News Network about the steps that Europe must take to...

Policies and Regulation

War of the future will be over critical raw materials

10/07/2023 215

Europe is facing a Chinese electric vehicles tsunami following the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel-powered combustion engine...

Mining & Metals Industry

Huge mineral discovery in Norway could supply battery and solar panels for the next 100 years

10/07/2023 317

Huge phosphate deposits discovered in southwestern Norway could be large enough to supply electric vehicles, solar panels and fertiliser for...

Companies

Europe’s First Mine-to-Magnets Supply Chain

10/07/2023 446

Neo Magnequench, a division of Neo Performance Materials Inc. (“Neo” or the “Company”) (TSX: NEO), recently broke ground on construction...

Companies

Eramet in talks with European carmakers

10/07/2023 317

French mining group Eramet is in talks with several European carmakers over commercial agreements that would help the company finance...

Policies and Regulation

Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list

07/07/2023 273

European Union (EU) countries have added aluminum to the list of minerals and metals covered by the Critical Raw Materials...

Companies

European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine

07/07/2023 270

It is expected to start lithium hydroxide production at the project in Q1 2025.

Companies

Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years

07/07/2023 271

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway

Companies

Lithium mine developer: “The end buyer of our product will be large European manufacturers of electric cars”

07/07/2023 325

By 2030-2032, the demand for lithium products in the EU will grow 10 times, experts predict

Companies

NickelX soars on signing deal to acquire advanced nickel and hard rock lithium projects in central Europe

07/07/2023 337

NickelX Ltd (ASX:NKL) has struck an exclusive option agreement for the acquisition of advanced nickel and hard rock lithium exploration...

Mining & Metals Industry

Study examines the geothermal resource potential of Albania

06/07/2023 352

A study by the UNECE examines the characteristics of geothermal areas in Albania, their potential for direct use, and the...

Mining & Metals Industry

Germany’s Scholz hints at more chip investments

06/07/2023 279

"I know of other plans by German companies and many others," Scholz told the Bundestag lower house of parliament after...

Companies

Deepest in Poland – KGHM has a mining pit at 1348 meters level

06/07/2023 438

1348 meters is the deepest mining pit in Poland - KGHM Polska Miedz's GG-1 shaft in Kwielice is one of...

Companies

NickelX is set to explore and develop the large-scale nickel-copper-cobalt mineralisation in Czech Republic

05/07/2023 409

NickelX Ltd (ASX:NKL) has struck an exclusive option agreement for the acquisition of advanced nickel and hard rock lithium exploration projects...

Mining & Metals Industry

China Takes the Trade Fight to Europe, Targeting the Green Transition

05/07/2023 290

China’s decision to restrict critical mineral exports will hit key sectors in the European Union’s effort to decarbonize its economy,...

Companies

Wood to design Europe’s largest high-purity manganese processing facility

05/07/2023 257

Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, has been awarded a major award by Euro Manganese to deliver a unique...

Mining & Metals Industry

Kazakhstan, EU Explore Opportunities for Critical Minerals Cooperation

05/07/2023 305

The Kazakh and European Union (EU) business representatives and officials explored the opportunities and challenges related to establishing cooperation in...