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Portugal’s Lithium Debate Intensifies as EU Pushes for Faster Mining Projects
Portugal’s Barroso lithium project faces EU pressure for fast-tracking, but local communities warn of severe environmental and social costs.
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US Delegation Explores Ukrainian Titanium and Zirconium Mines Under New Minerals Pact
A US delegation has visited titanium and zirconium mines in Ukraine, launching the first projects under a new bilateral minerals agreement.
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Krumovgrad’s Ada Tepe Gold Mine Seen as Model for Sustainable Mining in Protected Areas
Bulgaria’s Ada Tepe gold mine in Krumovgrad is being hailed as a model of sustainable mining, with plans to transform the site into a tourist zone after closure.
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Kazakhstan to Open National Laboratory for Rare Earth and Precious Metal Export Control
Kazakhstan will create a national laboratory to prevent uncontrolled export of rare earths and precious metals hidden in raw material shipments.
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Von der Leyen Calls for Removal of Barriers to AI and Lithium Projects in Push for EU Competitiveness
Ursula von der Leyen urged the EU to cut barriers to AI and lithium projects, strengthen energy links, and accelerate reforms to boost competitiveness.
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Serbia’s Timok Discovery Poised to Reshape Global Copper and Gold Markets
Serbia’s Timok district has revealed major copper and gold deposits, a discovery with potential to reshape global commodity markets.
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The Devil is in the Detail: Key Concerns of Kazakhstan’s Mining Sector Investors
Kazakhstan remains an attractive mining destination but investor confidence is shaken by attempts to roll back reforms, tax uncertainties, and inconsistent R&D funding. Industry leaders call for stable rules, clear taxation, and…
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Kazakhstan to Launch State-Run Lab for Rare Earth Metals Export Control
Kazakhstan plans to establish an internationally accredited laboratory under the National Geological Service to curb illegal exports of rare earth metals (REMs), Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharhan announced. The…
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U.S. and Ukraine Earmark $150 Million for Minerals Deal
"The fund will act as a kind of beacon — when it invests in a project, it will enable the DFC to invest both equity and debt financing and allow other international…
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Kazakhstan’s Critical Minerals in Focus at the BKS webinar
Kazakhstan’s vast reserves of critical minerals, from rare earths to titanium, were in the spotlight during a British-Kazakh Society webinar that brought together diplomats, industry experts, and analysts. The session explored Kazakhstan's…