China reports major discoveries in critical minerals and energy resources
A new report from China’s Ministry of Natural Resources highlights significant breakthroughs in the discovery of critical mineral reserves, as well as advancements in oil...
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Central Asia’s rare earth elements: Opportunities and challenges amid global demand
The demand for rare earth elements (REEs) and rare metals (RMs) is surging, driven by the world’s increasing appetite for green energy and advanced technologies....
Activists ramp up protests against Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project in Serbia
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has launched one-hour road blockades in two western locations as part of their ongoing protests against lithium...
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project faces crucial local vote amid rising protests in Serbia
Rio Tinto is facing significant challenges in Serbia regarding its Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion. The local council in Loznica, which has a...
Saskatchewan’s rare earth processing facility: A step toward reducing dependence on China
In Saskatchewan, Canada, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has inaugurated a $74 million rare earth minerals processing plant, marking the first commercial-scale facility of its...
China’s growing dominance in critical minerals: A concern for the West
The increasing dominance of China over critical minerals essential for technologies such as smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power is raising alarms in the U.S....
Lobito: Angola’s port city at the crossroads of history and resource exploitation
Lobito, often regarded as Angola’s crown jewel, is a vibrant port city nestled along the Atlantic coast. Known for its stunning white-sand beaches and mild...
EIT RawMaterials partners with Tethys to launch Inter-Regional Centre in Türkiye for critical raw materials innovation
EIT RawMaterials has announced a partnership with Türkiye-based Tethys: Trans-Eurasian Gateway to establish the “EIT RawMaterials Inter-Regional Centre” in Istanbul. This initiative represents EIT RawMaterials’...
Malaysia’s rare earths ambitions face challenges amid geopolitical tensions
Malaysia’s goal of capitalizing on its rare earth reserves, valued at approximately $50 billion, is encountering significant hurdles, according to a government minister. Plans to...
Tanzania poised to become a leader in Africa’s strategic mineral industry
Tanzania is positioning itself to become a key player in Africa’s strategic mineral sector, driven by a projected surge in global demand for critical resources...
