Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?
Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović said on Thursday that it is necessary to “responsibly consider” how...
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QX Resources expanding its Vuostok nickel-copper project in Sweden
QX Resources-backed Bayrock Resources has expanded the mineral lease area around its promising Vuostok nickel-copper project in Northern Sweden.
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Battery-grade lithium production to start in Germany
It has been deemed the "new gold rush" - a frantic pursuit to catch up with China in the production...
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Battery recycling: Eramet and Suez choose Dunkirk for their future factory
Eramet, the esteemed European mining and metallurgical leader, in collaboration with SUEZ, a renowned exponent of circular solutions in water...
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Many society organisations are calling on the EBRD to reconsider its approach to mining investments
Twenty civil society organisations from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Mongolia, Uganda, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, as well as...
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Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?
Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, emphasized the need for a responsible approach to the country's critical...
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North East and Cumbria river metal pollution tackled by £9m scheme
In the Ore Mountains, a vast reserve of lithium is found
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Government Ready to Collaborate with Businesses to Solve Kyrgyzstan’s Mining Issues
The Prime Minister, Akylbek Zhaparov, recently engaged in a fruitful discussion with experts from the esteemed International Business Council to...
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American Air Products to Invest $10 Billion in Projects in Uzbekistan
The company plans to launch coal gasification, technical gas production, and other projects.
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Kazakhstan’s Plans for Uranium Sector Development
According to the Ministry of Energy, uranium enrichment is a strategically important and highly capital-intensive process.
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Europe’s largest deposit: lithium frenzy in the Czech Republic
In the Ore Mountains, there are vast deposits of lithium. If the authorities in the Czech Republic begin its extraction,...
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By 2030, EU may rely on China’s batteries as it did Russian energy
A paper prepared for EU leaders has raised concerns about the potential dependency of the European Union on China for...
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Ukraine has successfully dispatched its inaugural consignment of uranium, sourced from the esteemed Eastern Mining and Processing Plant to Canada
This significant shipment of Ukrainian uranium will be utilized to produce nuclear fuel for domestic nuclear power plants, as per...
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Ukrainian titanium leader Velta retains Hatch to design new US manufacturing facility
Ukrainian titanium innovator Velta and its US-based parent company announced they have contracted the global engineering consultancy Hatch to design...
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What Does the Abandoned Kutessay-II Rare Earth Elements Deposit Look Like Now?
During a productive working trip to the Chui region, the esteemed Prime Minister Akylbek Zhaparov diligently undertook an inspection of...
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Who Controls Ukraine’s Titanium Industry
Strategic minerals are those that hold strategic value for a country's sustainable economic development and defense capabilities. In Ukraine, a...
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The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost
The construction of Europe's largest factory for manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles near the city of Debrecen in eastern Hungary...
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The perception of the population regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kyrgyzstan
According to the survey conducted by the initiative group "Green Kyrgyzstan" regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant in...
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The first geological cluster construction project in Kazakhstan is being implemented in the Ulytau region
In the year 2024, a momentous development is set to unfold in the Ulytau region—the inaugural geological cluster will commence...
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Coal Stockpiles Accumulate for “Shubarkol Komyr”
From January to August 2023, the esteemed company known as "Shubarkol Komyr" experienced a notable decline in its coal exports,...
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Kazakhstan, a land rich in natural resources, is set to put up 12 plots containing rare earth metal deposits for auction
The Department of Subsoil Use of the Ministry of Industry and Construction, under the guidance of Chairman Erlan Akbarov, announced...
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IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money
In her annual address to the European parliament, President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will initiate...
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In the span of two years, Uzbekistanis have acquired more than 250 kilograms of gold bars
The Central Bank has recently disclosed information regarding the trade of bars and commemorative coins made of precious metals since...
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Reserves of non-ferrous metals in Kazakhstan may be depleted within 10-15 years
As indicated by Turar Zholmagambetov, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Industrial Development of the Ministry of Industry and...
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Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares
Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China’s step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for...
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Ukraine: first batch of uranium shipped to Canada
Ukraine has shipped its first batch of uranium to Canada under an agreement signed between Energoatom and Cameco.
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Norway should call off deep sea mining plans, key ally says
Norway's minority government should withdraw its proposal to open a vast Arctic offshore area to deep sea mining
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Uzbekistan / Work Begins At Two Sites On Tackling Soviet Uranium Mining Legacy
Remediation efforts have commenced at two Soviet uranium mining sites in Uzbekistan, bolstered by a generous €9m ($9.6m) grant
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Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares
Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China's step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for...
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The First Congress of Geologists of Kazakhstan took place in Astana
Today, in the esteemed capital of Kazakhstan, the inaugural and momentous gathering of domestic geologists took place under the esteemed...
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Coal imports from Colombia rise as Germany bolsters supply substitutes for Russia
Colombia has become an important supplier of hard coal to Germany, substituting for Russia, the government has said in an...
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Immersive coal mine experience set to terrify visitors this Halloween
An immersive event set in an eerie coal mine will terrify visitors at Zip World this spooky season with the...
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Plans to excavate 95,000 tonnes of coal turned down by councillors
Controversial plans to extract 95,000 tonnes of coal in close proximity to Ammanford have been unequivocally rejected by the esteemed...
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Ukraine: DMZ coke output up in August 2023
In August, Dniprovskiy Iron and Steel Works decreased rolled metal output by 67.4% MoM, to 4.4 thousand tons.
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Erdene Provides Update on the Bayan Khundii Gold Project
Erdene Resource Development Corp. is pleased to provide an update on progress at its high-grade, open-pit Bayan Khundii Gold Project...
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Ukraine: titanium ore exports down in January-August 2023
In January-August, Ukraine decreased exports of titanium-containing ore and concentrate by 96.
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Polish main opposition seeks green push after October election
Poland's largest opposition party, Civic Platform (PO), has ambitious plans to expedite the country's shift away from coal if it...
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Zijin Mining to invest further $3.8 bln in Serbia copper project
On September 11th, China's Zijin Mining Group announced a substantial investment of $3.8 billion (3.5 billion euros) in the development...
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Five miners were found in the Pniówek mine
Rescue teams have successfully located five out of the seven miners who went missing during the incident at the Pniówek...
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The volume of geological exploration work will increase in Kazakhstan
Over the past 6 years, geological exploration has been conducted on 9 sites in the Kostanay region, funded from the...
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The gold deposit in the Akmola region will be put up for auction
The Tellur-Stepok gold deposit, formerly owned by TS Minerals company, will be put up for auction
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Norwegian Mineral Strategy to ramp up production of materials crucial to global industry
In 2021, Norway was revealed to be the location of another large deposit of critical raw materials (CRM),1 as 240...
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Environmentalists fret over Portuguese green light for lithium mine
The Romano lithium mine, proposed for Montalegre in Portugal’s northern district of Vila Real, has received a favourable conditional environmental...
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Representative of Tajikistan presents credentials to WTO Director-General
Representative of Tajikistan presents credentials to WTO Director-General
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The State Property Fund of Ukraine has sold the Murafskiy limestone quarry
The State Property Fund has sold the Murafskiy quarry in Vinnytsia region for 25 million UAH. Three investors participated in...
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Kazakhstan Coal Production Declines: Impact on Exports and Industry
In the first seven months of this year, Kazakhstan has witnessed a 2.1% decline in coal production, totaling 65 million...
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Ukraine: ARMA to manage 3 million UAH worth of Russian metal products
A court has satisfied a claim of the State Bureau of Investigations on the confiscation and transferring metal products valued...
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European battery companies call on EU for more support
European metals and materials companies are urging the EU to ramp up financial support for the bloc’s battery industry to...
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The geopolitical dimension of the Jadar Lithium project in Serbia
As Serbia is home to one of the largest lithium deposits in Europe, it is not excluded that the Jadar...
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RWE tears down operational wind turbines in grab for more coal
The demolitions are part of a deal brokered with Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck and Economics Minister for North Rhine Westphalia,...
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Exploring Sustainable Mining and Resource Practices in Europe: Germany and Finland’s Venture into IMARC 2023 Down Under
Germany, a nation lauded for its technological excellence and dedication to ecological sustainability, stands at a crucial juncture concerning the...
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Does Europe need Niger’s uranium?
Could Europe Face an Energy Crisis if Niger Halts Uranium Mining for France?
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Poland extracts key metal needed for energy evolution, looks for rare earths abroad
"Copper is the driving force behind the energy revolution and a crucial strategic resource
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Help us to enable positive transformation for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
The MINEX Europe Forum is not just an event – it’s a force for good. Help us to empower and...
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Ukraine, despite possessing considerable lithium deposits, has come close to missing out on the lithium rush
Ukraine possesses 1% of the world's lithium reserves, a key component in battery production.
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Talon Energy welcomes acceleration of coal seam gas exploration in Mongolia by partner TMK Energy
Australian-led Terra Energy, which owns and operates the Baruun Noyon Uul Coal Mine within the Gurvantes XXXV Project area, will...
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Kazakhstan Becomes Leader in Uranium Production in 2022
Samruk Kazyna Chairman Nurlan Zhakupov instructed to increase investment in exploration as he visited the Khorasan-U and Baiken-U companies of...
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PGE accelerates the transformation of Poland’s energy sector – zero-carbon company by 2040
The Polish economy's competitiveness hinges on a transition to clean, safe, and sustainable energy.
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China Eyes Billion Dollar Serbian Copper Mine Investment
China is gearing up for a substantial expansion of copper mining activities in Serbia as global demand for this vital...
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Kazakhstan to hold referendum on first nuclear plant
The energy-rich Central Asian nation’s government has long discussed the idea, citing the need for diversification of the power generation...
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Report on Armenian mining industry’s impact on Azerbaijan’s ecology prepared
Today in Armenia, the mining industry, which is working without any environmental norms and standards, causes serious damage to the...
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The Global Copper Products Market is forecasted to grow by USD 59.34 bn during 2022-2027
The Global Copper Products Market is projected to experience significant growth, with an estimated increase of USD 59.34 billion between...
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The race to mine the moon
More than half a century has passed since John F. Kennedy delivered his iconic 'We choose to go to the...
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Digitization of Geological Data in Kazakhstan
The unified platform for subsoil users in Kazakhstan (Minerals.gov.kz) was transitioned from its testing phase to full industrial operation in...
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Europe’s Gabon-exposed stocks slide after military coup
European Energy and Mining Stocks Plummet Following Coup in .
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Kazakhstan Houses More Than 8 Thousand Mineral Deposits, Reports MIID RK
Azamat Beispekov, the Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development, presented a comprehensive update on Kazakhstan's geological industry during a...
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Fitch Places Mongolian Mining on Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings has placed Mongolian Mining Corporation's (MMC) 'B' Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and the rating on its...
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Sweden to lift parliamentary ban on uranium mining
The historically anti-nuclear country has announced plans to increase its nuclear generation dramatically.
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The place where no humans will tread for 100,000 years
In a few years, Finland will begin depositing spent nuclear fuel underground in Onkalo, where it will remain for millennia....
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The President of Turkmenistan demanded to increase the effectiveness of exploration work
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov demanded to increase the effectiveness of exploration work of the State Corporation "Turkmengeology".
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German industry slams burden of new EU carbon tariff
Germany’s chemical and car industries are protesting the anticipated bureaucratic strain expected from the phase-in of the EU’s novel carbon...
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UK to provide £192m loan guarantee to boost Ukraine nuclear capabilities
The government hopes funding will strengthen Ukraine's energy security and help end its dependence on nuclear services and nuclear fuel...
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Mongolia harnesses surging mining exports
As the world’s largest landlocked country, Mongolia relies on China for roughly 80 per cent of its exports, 60 per...
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Uzbekistan’s economic stability provides immense opportunities for Indian investors
India’s key partner in Central Asia – Uzbekistan – has been maintaining stable economic growth and the re-election of President...
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Political decision on ArcelorMittal’s exit from Kazakhstan made – Ministry of Finance
The government is negotiating with the shareholders of ArcelorMittal about their withdrawal from Kazakhstan. This was announced on the sidelines...
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Energy Cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan gains new dimensions
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto recently stated that energy cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan...
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Poland’s industrial production and producer prices fall sharply in July
July industrial production fell by 2.7% year-on-year, well below the consensus forecast of 0.6%
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AMMC and Navoiyuran: cooperation in the field of digital transformation
On August 17 of this year, the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Plant was visited by a delegation of representatives of...
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The Cabinet of Ministers issued a license to Kumtor to develop the Togolok deposit
According to open sources, the deposit is located in the Issyk-Kul region, and its area is 42.2 hectares.
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Turkmen hydrogeologists completed drilling work by 120%
According to the results of the first half of 2023, specialists of the Dashoguz hydrogeological expedition of the State Corporation...
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Wealthy but economical. NMMC staked on green energy
According to the press service of the NMMC, in the first half of 2023, solar photoelectric power plants with a...
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Armenian mining companies offer government some of their shares – minister
Some of Armenia-based mining companies started offering part of their shares to the government, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel...
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Striking Chiatura Miners Reach Agreement with Employer
Stiking Chiatura miners and their employer, “Georgian Manganese,” reached an agreement on June 24, ending the 19-day protest. With state mediation and...
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Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine and Kajaran community signed a memorandum of cooperation
Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC signed memorandums in the field of social development also with the Syunik region and the Kapan...
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Polish infrastructure too cramped for Ukrainian business – Metinvest commercial director
The Polish infrastructure is too small for Ukrainian business and cannot replace the blocking of ports in the Black Sea...
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Protests against expanding moldavite mining near České Budějovice
Local inhabitants, environmental associations and the municipal council of Ločenice near České Budějovice are against the expansion of moldavite mining...
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Ukraine: UMCC titanium raw materials exported to the USA
All the export deliveries of titanium raw materials by the United Mining and Chemical Company since the beginning of the...
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Europe Is Embarking on a Mining Renaissance. Winning Over Locals Is Proving a Challenge.
Governments in Portugal and elsewhere on the continent want a secure supply of critical minerals to power the green transition,...
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The EU needs domestic critical minerals supply so the wheels don’t fall off
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Landfill mining project yields positive results in Spain
An illegal hillside dumping ground for construction and demolition waste in Andalusia, Spain, has been reverted to its natural state...
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The EU needs domestic critical minerals supply so the wheels don’t fall off
European mining is old. Centuries-old. Yet nowadays, its homegrown mining is largely based on fossil fuel extraction and traditional mining...
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Negotiations for additional pay for JSW employees have been suspended. “we will be consistent”
On Friday, the trade unions met with the JSW board of directors on the matter
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Kazakhstan, Macedonia Discuss Ways to Boost Trade Relations
"The two sides agreed on the effective use of the resources of the Intergovernmental Committee for Trade and Economic Cooperation...
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RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects
The lithium market has been in turmoil with dramatic price swings over the last few years as demand from electric...
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The Zenica Government Treat For The World’s Ore Traders
The Zenica-Doboj Canton favored the company Adriatic Metals, awarding them concessions in Vareš thus depriving the budget of nearly five...
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Eurasian Resources Group welcomes China’s $72 billion investment in EV sector
Eurasian Resources Group welcomes China’s $72 billion investment in EV sector 27.
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Locals living near old mines in Poland worry about increasing number of sinkholes
The area around the town of Trzebinia has seen 20 sinkholes appear in the past two years and locals feel...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Coal Dependency: Environmental and Economic Implications
Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country in Southeast Europe, is heavily dependent on coal for its energy needs. The country is...
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Germany’s China strategy: An anchor at last?
The new strategy unveiled by Germany signals a fundamental shift in Berlin’s China policy. Whether it walks this tightrope remains...
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Coal from Ffos-y-Fran opencast mine transported on Welsh Government rail lines
Work continuing at Ffos-y-Fran this week despite previous orders to cease
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UK is losing a crucial race with China for minerals used in electric cars and green energy, mining boss warns
Eight areas of the UK have been identified as potential sources for the key clean energy minerals but the head...
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Explained: The EU’s handicap in the global race for critical raw materials
The EU is highly dependent on third countries for the raw materials needed to engineer its energy transition and digital...
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Dive deep for Istria’s latest tourist attraction: Raša mine
A mine built by Mussolini is now open to the public, in an obscure Istrian town constructed in pre-war Italian...
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Coal Miners Discover Ancient Roman Boat in Serbia
Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship’s remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium
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China goes for the jugular on strategic minerals
Gallium tops the list of 50 critical minerals deemed vital for American national security and hi-tech production, and deemed most...
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Poland’s Turów Coal Mine: Symbol of Defiance Against EU Interventionism
In the face of calls to shut the Turów plant, Warsaw has embraced it as a symbol of sovereign power
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Poland nears coal glut prompting powerful union to raise alarm
Poland is poised to hold its parliamentary election in October. Opinion polls have shown the two main parties short of...
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Poland Nears Coal Glut Prompting Powerful Union to Raise Alarm
Coal stockpiles jumped 83% to 10.8 million tons in May from a year earlier, according to energy think tank Instrat
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Robot reducing mining industry’s environmental impact tested in Estonia
A prototype robot that aims to reduce the mining industry's environmental footprint is undergoing testing in Ubja Quarry in Lääne-Viru...
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EU sees ‘no immediate risks’ if Niger cuts uranium supplies
The EU's executive European Commission also said the 27-nation bloc had "sufficient inventories of uranium to mitigate any short-term supply...
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The Future of Coal in Bulgaria’s Energy Market
The future of coal in Bulgaria’s energy market is a topic of significant debate and concern, as the country grapples...
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Miners from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina to protest in Sarajevo
The Federation of Independent Unions of Mine Workers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina will not leave the miners...
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Mineral-rich African states to explore new markets after EU changes its buying rules
The European Union, the world’s largest single market, has introduced new measures to reduce their “dependency” on mineral imports from...
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Germany: Ukrainian refugees living in mining ‘ghost towns’
In western Germany's coal region, whole villages were abandoned to make way for mining. Now, the towns have been reinhabited...
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Slovenia’s SIJ suspends production at stainless steel unit
Slovenian steel producer Slovenska Industrija Jekla (SIJ) has suspended the production activities of stainless steel unit SIJ Acroni due to...
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IEA says coal use hit an all-time high last year — and global demand will persist near record levels
Coal consumption increased by 3.3% to hit a fresh record high of 8.3 billion metric tons in 2022, the International...
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EU thermal coal consumption reduces amid rising LNG reliance, heatwaves
"Low coal probably related to low water level of rivers like Rhine," an Atlantic-based trader said.
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The global copper market is entering an age of extremely large deficits
Simply put, the road to reaching net zero begins and ends with copper.
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Graphite One a technology company that mines graphite receives $37.5 million from US DoD
Graphite One and its Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska have just been given a huge vote of confidence from the...
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Liberty Steel Victorious, Acquires Hungary’s Dunaferr for $61 Million
Liberty Steel recently won a bid to take over Hungary’s Dunaferr.
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Ukraine’s Metinvest to Build Steel Plant in Italy
Ukraine’s Metinvest plans to build a new steel manufacturing facility in Italy.
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Reluctance to mine puts Europe’s energy transition at risk
The slow response by Europe to source and refine CRMs locally has only been recognised recently.
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Europe’s miners rally on China stimulus boost
European shares gained on Tuesday with miners logging their best day in over eight months after China pledged more support...
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A look at the projects being brought forward by Great British Nuclear
The UK government last week launched the new arms-length body Great British Nuclear (GBN) to “drive the rapid expansion of...
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Russians to shut down nine more mines in Luhansk Oblast
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast, the local "authorities" recognised another nine coal mining businesses as unpromising.
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Europe’s top science panel supports call for moratorium on deep-sea mining
The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council has announced its support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.
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Hiring activity in the European mining industry increased by 2% in Q1 2023
The European mining industry experienced a 2% rise in new job postings in Q1 2023 compared with the previous quarter,...
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European Green Metals Ltd announces Eichigt licence results
European Green Metals Ltd (EGM), a critical metals exploration and development company focused in Europe, has announced positive results from...
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Europe’s quest for home-grown lithium
Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand?
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Europe’s green dilemma: Mining key minerals without destroying nature
Conservationists are spooked by Brussels’ plans to ramp up mining of critical raw materials, but advocates say it’s needed to...
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New CLG Europe report calls for circular approach to critical raw materials needed for the green transition
CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce has released a new report in partnership with the Wuppertal Institute on the urgent...
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German coal plants follow steps of large miners to clean image
Germany’s coal companies are following large multinational miners in cleaning up their image, with critics concerned that restructuring plans may...
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EU Working on E-Bus for Lithium Deal With Latin American Nations
European Union officials are working on a plan that can help provide electric buses to Latin American nations in exchange...
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Weighing the attractions of recycling rare earth magnets
Recycling could help with one of Europe’s toughest strategic raw material challenges, but multiple issues must be solved if the...
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Europe needs to embrace green mining for the sake of its energy transition goals
If Europe does not become a mining continent, it will become dependent on countries like China for resources, particularly when...
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Lessons from the UK, US, and Germany on transitioning power grids from coal to clean
As grids shift from relying on coal-fired generation to more diverse energy mixes, including an increasing proportion of renewable energy,...
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Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts
Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe’s efforts to diversify and reduce reliance...
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Lithium and the dream of Cornwall’s mining revival
Cornwall rests on a trove of one of the world’s most desirable metals: lithium. There are hopes that its mining...
Read moreUN debates deep sea mining as countries and companies now allowed to seek provisional licenses
A U.N. agency tasked with regulating the deep sea is debating whether to open the Earth’s watery depths to countries...
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From dependence on fossil fuels to dependence on critical raw materials
The conflict in Ukraine was a rude awakening for Europe. Europe became aware of its vulnerabilities in the energy sector....
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A perspective on Europe’s rising lithium demand
Michael Schmidt, Senior Analyst at the German Mineral Resources Agency, spoke to Innovation News Network about the steps that Europe must take to...
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Huge mineral discovery in Norway could supply battery and solar panels for the next 100 years
Huge phosphate deposits discovered in southwestern Norway could be large enough to supply electric vehicles, solar panels and fertiliser for...
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NickelX soars on signing deal to acquire advanced nickel and hard rock lithium projects in central Europe
NickelX Ltd (ASX:NKL) has struck an exclusive option agreement for the acquisition of advanced nickel and hard rock lithium exploration...
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Study examines the geothermal resource potential of Albania
A study by the UNECE examines the characteristics of geothermal areas in Albania, their potential for direct use, and the...
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Germany’s Scholz hints at more chip investments
"I know of other plans by German companies and many others," Scholz told the Bundestag lower house of parliament after...
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China Takes the Trade Fight to Europe, Targeting the Green Transition
China’s decision to restrict critical mineral exports will hit key sectors in the European Union’s effort to decarbonize its economy,...
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Kazakhstan, EU Explore Opportunities for Critical Minerals Cooperation
The Kazakh and European Union (EU) business representatives and officials explored the opportunities and challenges related to establishing cooperation in...
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Critical Raw Materials: EU countries push for more ambitious targets
In a fresh agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), EU countries want to further increase targets for domestic...
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Fight for ‘critical minerals’ is heating up
Overdependence on supplies from any single country is something that manufacturers try to avoid, as it leaves them exposed when...
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China hits back in the chip war, imposing export curbs on crucial raw materials
Beijing will impose export controls on two rare elements essential for manufacturing semiconductors, in apparent retaliation after the United States and Europe restricted chip exports to China.
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Europe ‘too focused’ on ESG, Glencore CEO says
Glencore CEO Gary Nagle took aim at European investors this week for being too focused on environmental, social, and governance,...
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EU and Germany Join Forces to Boost Rwanda’s Mining Sector
The project launch, signifies a significant milestone towards strengthening entrepreneurship, improving the business environment, and enhancing investment attractiveness in Rwanda’s...
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Czech NGO issues stark warning over Poland’s Turów coal mine
According to the Together for Water organization, new data shows seriously decreasing water levels in a Czech town near the...
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Polish coal asset spin-off would lure investors, Amundi says
Poland’s planned curve-out of coal assets from its utilities would attract new investors
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Europe in danger of losing EV battery race, Court of Auditors says
Extraction in Europe will take too long. Portugal, which holds the bloc's largest lithium reserves, does not expect production to...
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Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines
The government is planning to remove a ban on opening new coal mines from a bill that is going through...
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EU split over subsidies for coal plants as Poland seeks extension
Luxembourg calls proposal by Sweden ‘astonishing’ as energy ministers gather to discuss overhaul
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Berlin risks water shortages in fallout from Germany’s coal exit
On top of that, old mines are being flooded to create man-made lakes, further draining resources
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Late push to extend coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms
The proposed reform aims to make power prices more stable and predictable, by putting new state-backed renewables and low-carbon nuclear...
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Argentina, EU chiefs sign climate-focused MoU on raw materials
The partnership, signed by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Argentina's Alberto Fernandez, will see cooperation on climate-friendly...
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JV Article: Ericsson’s NEXGEN SIMS EU project brings 5G collaboration to Europe’s biggest underground mines
A European Union (EU) backed NEXGEN SIMS project with a global sustainability focus is making strides in communications networks in...
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Eastern German coal phase-out threatens regional water supply – report
The authors recommend that households, industry and agriculture save water, and that the states find ways to pump water into...
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Second German region selected for geological studies
The GeoMetEr research project has been running since March and is being implemented by BGE together with eight other research...
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Analysis: Decarbonisation Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The plan of the mine is to make the most of the coal, as long as possible. Action plans after...
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Germany will present security strategy this week, including focus on raw materials
Germany’s government will present the long-awaited National Security Strategy on Wednesday (14 June)
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Germany Warns of Industry Shutdown If Russian Gas Stops Flowing
There is no secure scenario for how things will turn out,
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Norway opens vast ocean area to deep-sea mining
The demand for copper and rare earth metals is predicted to grow by 40%, according to the International Energy Agency...
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Russian invasion increases challenges, risks for Ukraine coal mines
EAST UKRAINE, June 9 (Reuters) - Russia's invasion has thrown up huge challenges for Ukraine's coal mines, from the danger...
Read moreLivista plans German lithium refinery for EV batteries
The European lithium refiner said that recycled lithium from batteries should make up 50% of the plant’s capacity by 2030
Read morePolish prime minister says government will keep Turow mine open
The mine was at the centre of a dispute between Warsaw and Prague, as the Czechs said it caused air...
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Aramine opens new subsidiary in Poland
Aramine, a world leader in the underground mining industry for over 45 years, has announced the opening of its new...
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At the same time, the company will suspend steel smelting, and the production of rolled products. Only blast-furnace and coke...
Read moreMines – common problem of Azerbaijan, Croatia, says ex-president Grabar-Kitarovic
Azerbaijan has taken the right steps in the field of de-mining. Croatia is ready to share its experience in this...
Read moreEurope at Risk of Losing the Lithium Race
The Middle East has oil, China has rare earths
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Dundee Precious Metals is an international mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of precious metal...
Read moreFirst Tin submits documents for tin mine permit in Germany
First Tin PLC - tin project development in Germany and Australia - Submits complete documentation to the Saxonian Mining Authority...
Read moreChina’s Naipu Mining Machinery plans to build factory in Serbia
The investment in the factory, which will employ more than 350 workers, is worth 25 million euro ($26.7 million), Zajecar...
Read moreWorld’s first marketplace for authenticated recycled metals has launched
Orbex is driving needed change by bringing globally recognized standardization to an enormous market which until now has sat untapped...
Read moreGlobal production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand
A recent study by Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology found that the current global production levels of raw materials will not match...
Read moreBosnia’s coal miner Banovici seeks 2.55 mln euro loan
Bosnian coal mining company Banovici said it launched a public call for a one-year overdraft loan in the amount of...
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Chinese battery cash will fuel Europe’s EV drive
Chinese battery suppliers like Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), SVOLT, Envision, and most recently EVE Energy (300014.SZ), are shaking up Europe’s...
Read moreBeowulf Mining sees first-quarter loss widen as expenses rise
The Sweden, Finland and Kosovo-focused mining company reported pretax loss of £600,437 in the first quarter, widening from £225,907 the...
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Poland wants to start up its first nuclear power plant in 2033
Poland needs to reduce its dependence on coal.
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Foreign Minister Szijjártó Inaugurates New German-owned Factory
Production of metallic raw materials and processed products in Hungary reached a record high last year
Read moreMiners of the Production Plants of the Brown Coal Mine gathered
The workers’ disobedience has been going on since Thursday, May 25, when the miners of the second shift did not...
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Ørsted, Polish Electrical Engineering Institute Partner on Recycling Wind Turbine Blades
The Danish company Ørsted and Łukasiewicz – Instytut Elektrotechniki in Poland have signed a cooperation agreement to develop an innovative...
Read moreFrance presents ‘first step’ €2bn fund for critical metals
France presented a plan to launch a €2 billion investment fund for critical metals on Wednesday (11 May), which according...
Read moreSerbian, Slovakian, Alpine mines were major copper providers in prehistoric Europe
An international team of researchers analyzed the geochemistry of copper artifacts from prehistoric Europe and found that those produced before 3500 BC derived exclusively...
Read moreThere will be no Strike of Miners in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Avdić said that this decision had to be invalidated because it was not legally based. However, if the miners do...
Read moreCritical Raw Materials Institute from Serbia to tackle domestic natural resources exploitation for the benefits of local economy
The Institute will be a collaborative venture of experts whose main focus will be on research and sustainable management of...
Read moreAluminium: the overlooked component of the Critical Raw Materials Act?
The long-awaited proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act was published by the European Commission in March, initiating discussions on...
Read moreLawmaker mulls scrapping EU’s draft raw material domestic production targets
The German lawmaker responsible for the Critical Raw Materials Act in the European Parliament, Nicola Beer, said she will scrutinise...
Read moreEU’s top 10 emitters are all coal plants — and 7 of them are repeat offenders
The ten largest emitters in the European Union Emissions Trading System in 2022 were all coal plants, with Germany and...
Read morePolish expert calls for partnership with China for e-mobility
A Polish expert said that he would see China, which accounts for 77 percent of global battery cells production output,...
Read morePolish expert calls for partnership with China for e-mobility
A Polish expert said that he would see China, which accounts for 77 percent of global battery cells production output,...
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Poland boosts its gold reserves by 15 tonnes, biggest increase in nearly 3 years
Polish central bank bought 14.8 tonnes of gold in April, which was the biggest purchase since June 2019. According to...
Read moreGerman coal exit requires “heroic effort” – utility chief
It would take a “heroic effort” for Germany to meet its 2030 goal of shutting down its coal industry, said...
Read moreWhere there is digging, there are raw materials | Economy | DW
Anyone who plants a tree in their garden can, in the simplest case, use the excavated earth in the immediate...
Read moreUkraine’s critical minerals and Europe’s energy transition
For the first time, a joint meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the European Commission College was...
Read moreFive Polish coal regions to transition from coal
Silesia has the largest hard coal mining in the EU and will gradually move away from coal extraction and coal...
Read morePoland becomes the second largest lithium battery producer
After a series of investments in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, Poland’s production capacity rose to 73 GWh in 2022, overtaking the...
Read moreCzechia-Poland dispute over coal mine settled, but locals still suffer
Czech and Polish political heads have settled the dispute over the coal mine Turow, but inhabitants of villages near the...
Read morePolish coal miners protest EU methane reduction regulations
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish coal miners angered by a European Union directive aiming to reduce methane emissions protested noisily...
Read moreSinkholes sow fear in former Polish mining town
Photo by Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP Kazakhstan ranks 108th out of 139 countries in terms of energy intensity of GDP,...
Read moreUkraine was poised to become an important rare earths exporter. Then came the invasion
Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine, home to approximately 500,000 tons of high-quality lithium and vast quantities of...
Read moreLithium Mines In Europe? A New World Of Supply-Chain Sovereignty
It is one of the great paradoxes of our time: in order to overcome some of our dependencies and vulnerabilities...
Read moreLithium Mines In Europe? A New World Of Supply-Chain Sovereignty
It is one of the great paradoxes of our time: in order to overcome some of our dependencies and vulnerabilities...
Read moreUkraine’s coal miners dig deep to power a nation at war
SOURCE: Aljazeera Ukrainian miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country’s war effort. Deep underground in southeastern...
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Embracing the Green Economy: How Kazakhstan’s Mining Industry Can Benefit from Renewable Energy
Kazakhstan has recognized the potential of transitioning to a green economy and has been taking steps to capitalize on the...
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Kazakhstan’s national mining company “Tau-Ken Samruk” joines the European Raw Materials Alliance
This move comes after Kazakhstan signed a partnership document with the European Commission in November of the previous year, focusing...
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Kazakhstan and Central Asia’s economic outlook in the new geopolitical context
As of March 1, 2023, according to the National Bank, Kazakhstan's gross international reserves amounted to $36.1 billion, with $15.02...
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Non-Tax Payments should be abolished according to Kazakhstan’s Major Mining & Metals Association
Nikolay Radostovets, the Executive Director of the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AGMP) in Kazakhstan, has proposed abandoning...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan expects the signing of investment contracts with a number of large mining companies
The contracts will guarantee tax stability for a period of ten years in exchange for investments of over $500 million
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The EU Supports Kazakhstan’s development and processing of rare earth and other critical metals
Kazakhstan supplies 71% of the EU's phosphorus, used in lithium-ion batteries, explosives, and incendiary compositions, and 36% of Europe's titanium,...
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Demand for copper mining is growing in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is set to launch a pilot electronic auction for the extraction of solid minerals, attracting both domestic and foreign...
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5 billion tenge will be allocated by the Government of Kazakhstan for geological exploration of solid minerals and metals
Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development, Iran Sharkhan, announced the implementation of the State Fund Management Program for...
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Deposits of gold, silver and titanium to be auctioned in May
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development (MIID) will hold an electronic auction on May 26 for deposits of gold,...
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Mineral Exploration: Kazakhstan’s Path to Growth and Development
Kazakhstan's mining industry holds immense potential for economic growth and development. However, the lack of high-quality geological exploration, high taxes,...
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Kazakhstan aims to Boost Investment in Mining and Metallurgical Sector
Nikolai Radostovets, Executive Director of the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises, addressed more than 500 subsoil users, investors,...
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The winners of the second MineDigital Kazakhstan competition have been determined
The 2nd MineDigital Digital project competition was held during the MINEX Kazakhstan Forum and the Mining Goes Digital conference
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The 13th MINEX Kazakhstan Mining and Exploration Forum ends in Astana
The event organised under the theme "Managing natural resources to accelerate national development" attracted over 500 delegates, including industry experts,...
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Kazakhstan hosts mining Forum
The forum provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss challenges and growth drivers in the mining and geological industries in...
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Investment fund for juniors announced at MINEX Forum in Astana
The fund, which will focus on investing in mining projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, will be created as a...
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Tau-Ken Samruk presented modernisation program at the MINEX Forum in Astana
Tau-Ken Samruk, a state-owned mining company in Kazakhstan, has announced that one furnace at the Karaganda silicon plant will start...
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Lack of Geological Exploration and High Taxes Affect Industry Development
Astana hosts the 13th Mining and Geological Forum MINEX Kazakhstan 2023, gathering hundreds of participants and dozens of foreign companies...
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The Forum on Mining and Critical raw materials developments takes place in Astana in Kazakhstan
MINEX Kazakhstan, the most significant Forum on mining and critical raw materials developments in Central Asia, is taking place in...
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Keynote of HMA Ms Kathy Leach at the opening of the Forum
Құрметті қонақтар, ханымдар мен мырзалар, MINEX конференциясының ашылу сессиясына қош келдіңіз. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome to the...
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development to Hold Electronic Auction for Mineral Deposits
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development (MIID) of Kazakhstan is set to hold an electronic auction for deposits of...
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Geological Exploration in Kazakhstan Needs Investments
Kazakhstan aims to elevate its exploration to a new level and increase the export of its manufacturing industry by 1.5...
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The 13th MINEX Kazakhstan Mining & Exploration Forum Kicks Off in Astana
Over 450 delegates from 222 companies and organisations from Kazakhstan and 30 other nations are taking part in the opening...
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State priorities in the field of subsoil use presented at the MINEX Kazakhstan Forum
The 13th Mining and Exploration Forum MINEX Kazakhstan is being held in Astana under the general theme "Managing natural resources...
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Kazakhstan is actively integrating into the tantalum supply chain for Apple and Samsung smartphones
Ulba Metallurgical Plant becomes the main export channel for metals for mobile device manufacturers
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Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom is emerging as a potential alternative supplier of nuclear fuel
Kazatomprom is preparing to increase uranium fuel production to meet demand from new buyers, with the first contracts expected to...
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Polyus Considers AIX Listing
This follows the recent listing of Russian agroholding Rusagro and retailer O'Key on the AIX
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“Kazzinc” and “Vostoktsvetmet” Lead in Workplace Accidents in East Kazakhstan Region
These large metallurgical enterprises account for 91% of the region's dismal statistics
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Central Asia Metals reports mixed first-quarter performance
Miner and explorer Central Asia Metals updated the market on its first-quarter operations, at its copper and zinc-lead production facilities...
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