EU mining waste regulations in need of an upgrade to meet new standards
The analysis of the 2006 EU Extractive Waste Directive highlights several critical issues with Europe’s current mining waste regulations. Given the push to meet the...
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Serbian villagers pledge to stop lithium mine despite government-EU deal
Residents of a small village in western Serbia are staunchly opposing a government-backed plan to open a lithium mine in their fertile valley, despite an...
EU, Serbia and Berlin renew lithium agreement: A potential catalyst for Europe’s green transformation?
Serbia’s ambitious lithium project has resurfaced as a key initiative that European leaders hope will significantly boost the continent’s green transition. Last week, Belgrade hosted...
EU-Serbia trade agreement for lithium sourcing nears completion
Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič revealed that the final legal obstacles are being addressed before the EU-Serbia trade partnership, focused on sourcing lithium from the Jadar region,...
Localizing lithium battery production in Europe and navigating geopolitical challenges
European lithium battery manufacturers are intensifying efforts to localize production, align with EU regulatory objectives, and safeguard their supply chains from geopolitical turbulence. Marcus Williams...
EU’s battery passport: Pioneering sustainability in the battery industry
The unveiling of the inaugural Technical Guidance and demonstrator for the EU Battery Passport by an international consortium marks a significant step toward enhancing sustainability...
Norway and EU strengthen collaboration on sustainable value chains and battery development
Norway and the EU have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on sustainable value chains, focusing on land-based raw materials and batteries. Minister of Trade...
Comparative evaluation of lithium projects in Serbia and Portugal: Assessing potentials and challenges
Analyzing Portuguese and Serbian lithium projects highlights the emerging importance of Europe in the global lithium supply chain, essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable...
Mining projects and ownership landscape in Serbia: Analyzing risks, potentials and sourcing options for the EU industry
Analyzing mining projects in Serbia, particularly focusing on their owners, risks, potentials, and sourcing options for the EU industry, requires understanding the broader context of...
The geopolitical competition for resources in the green transition
Brussels has signaled that securing critical raw materials for the green transition is a top priority. But it faces major challenges in its competition with...
