Increasing demand and strategic hurdles facing Europe’s mining industry
Demand for extractive raw materials within the European Union is projected to increase significantly, with forecasts suggesting a rise of up to six-fold by 2030...
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Ukraine aims to strengthen US cooperation to tap into its rich critical mineral deposits
Ukraine is leveraging its substantial mineral resources to foster deeper cooperation with the United States, aiming to attract American investment in its mining and processing...
Serbia’s lithium mining dispute: Balancing Russian ties and Western economic opportunities amidst protests
The ongoing lithium mining controversy in Serbia is straining the country’s delicate balance between its historical ties with Russia and its cooperation with Western nations....
Ensuring EU strategic autonomy through research and innovation
Critical and strategic raw materials are crucial for the European Union’s economy, societal needs and policy objectives. However, their supply is currently at risk and...
EU and EBRD to invest €100 million in mineral exploration projects for critical raw materials
The European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have jointly committed 100 million euros to critical raw material projects. This funding...
EU study highlights need for research and innovation to address critical raw material supply challenges
The supply of essential mineral raw materials, such as copper and lithium, is crucial for the European economy and social prosperity. These materials are difficult...
Serbia’s lithium mining reversal triggers protests amid EU agreement
The situation in Serbia regarding the Jadar lithium mining project and its subsequent political and social ramifications is quite complex. The Serbian government’s recent decision...
Serbia’s lithium agreement with the EU: Economic potential and ongoing controversies
On July 19, Serbia and the European Union formalized a strategic partnership on critical raw materials, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessing the agreement. The...
Fraunhofer study highlights need for investment, innovation and international cooperation for CRMA success
The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), recently enacted by the European Union, aims to bolster the security of the bloc’s raw materials supply by 2030....
Serbia and EU sign crucial agreement to progress controversial Jadar Valley lithium mine amid environmental protests
The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Serbia and the EU on critical raw materials marks a significant step forward for the controversial lithium-mining...
