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Europe’s Jadar Dilemma: Lithium Sovereignty or Green Colonialism?
The Jadar lithium project is a test of Europe’s green ambitions—balancing lithium sovereignty against local backlash and accusations of “green colonialism.”
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China’s Smelter Expansion Cripples Western Metal Processors as Critical Minerals Crisis Deepens
Western smelters are collapsing under China’s metal overcapacity, threatening supply chains for key industrial and strategic minerals.
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EU Plans Emergency Stockpiles of Critical Minerals Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The EU is moving to stockpile critical minerals and essential goods as it braces for geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions.
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China Says Rare Earths “Not a Problem” for Europe Amid Export Licensing Concerns
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Europe’s rare earth needs “can be met,” dismissing concerns over recent export controls.
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Russian Forces Seize Major Ukrainian Lithium Deposit in Donetsk, Boosting Strategic Leverage
Russia’s capture of a major Ukrainian lithium deposit in Donetsk marks a strategic economic and geopolitical win.
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EU Greenlights Subsidies for Energy-Intensive Industries in Major Policy Shift
Brussels will now allow EU states to cover a quarter of power bills for heavy industries, breaking long-standing rules on operating cost subsidies.
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Kazakhstan and China Deepen Nuclear and Trade Ties with $25 Billion Deal
Kazakhstan and China will sign $25 billion in agreements, deepening cooperation in nuclear energy, uranium, and trade infrastructure.
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Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Two-Step: Rosatom to Build First Plant, China Likely for Second
Kazakhstan will build two nuclear plants — one by Russia’s Rosatom and another likely by China — in a bold geopolitical balancing act.
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Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand
Greenland approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine that could supply 25% of Europe’s demand.
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Greenland Grants 30-Year Permit to EU-Backed Malmbjerg Molybdenum Mine
Greenland has approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine, set to supply 25% of the bloc’s needs.