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North Macedonia has revoked 45 mining concessions after inspections revealed legal and environmental violations, unpaid fees, and unauthorized transfers.
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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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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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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’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 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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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'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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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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MEPs accuse the EU Commission of sidelining transparency in its rush to approve strategic mining projects.