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Turkey, US in Talks to Develop Rare Earth Deposits in Western Anatolia
Turkey is in advanced talks with the US to develop rare earth reserves in Beylikova, marking a shift away from stalled agreements with China and Russia.
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EU Launches Second Call for Strategic Raw Materials Projects Under CRMA
The EU has opened its second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act, inviting submissions by January 2026 to strengthen raw materials supply security.
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CIS Nations Discuss Subsoil Management at Astana Meeting
The XXVIII session of the CIS Intergovernmental Council on Subsoil Exploration concluded in Kazakhstan with discussions on mineral resource cooperation, technological modernization, and sustainable practices. While the meeting highlighted regional coordination efforts,…
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Kazakhstan Prepares New Subsoil Use Reform Bill for Parliamentary Review
Kazakhstan’s government has approved a new draft law on subsoil use reforms, set to reach Parliament in September with 39 proposed amendments.
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Romania Seeks Five-Year Delay in Coal Phase-Out Amid Energy Transition Challenges
Romania is seeking EU approval to delay its 2026 coal exit by five years, citing project delays and risks to energy security.
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EU Defends $750bn US Energy Deal Amid Climate Neutrality Criticism
The EU insists its $750bn energy deal with the US won’t derail its 2050 climate goals despite criticism from environmental groups.
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Serbia to Retain Entire Gold Reserve on Home Soil, Snubbing Traditional Hubs
Serbia's central bank is repatriating its entire gold reserve, approximately $6 billion worth, to be held on its own soil, making it the first Eastern European nation to do so and eschewing…
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EU Clamps Down on China Trade Imbalance Despite Rare Earth Breakthrough
At a high-level summit in Beijing, the European Union acknowledged China’s efforts to ease restrictions on rare earth exports, a move that had threatened key European industries. The curbs, imposed in April…
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EU Commission Faces Criticism Over Secrecy in Critical Mining Approvals
MEPs accuse the EU Commission of sidelining transparency in its rush to approve strategic mining projects.
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European Mining Industry Backs Unified EU Carbon Reporting Framework
As the European mining industry continues to play its part in the transition towards a cleaner and more competitive future, the ambition of the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) by the European Commission…