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Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions
Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 29 individuals and entities in Russia's gold and oil sectors, as it targets the Kremlin's finances supporting the war in Ukraine.
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Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits
Portuguese anti-mining groups have urged the government to suspend and review all lithium projects while authorities investigate alleged corruption in the handling of “green” energy deals that have led to the resignation…
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Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition
Nationwide protests against mining projects are once again grabbing headlines amid a sweeping sense of urgency from governments and communities to gain greater control over minerals and metals that are essential for…
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France’s Strategic Pivot to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan and Shaping Regional Dynamics
France’s strategic moves in Central Asia, exemplified by Macron’s recent visit to Uzbekistan, are driven by myriad factors.
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Scottish gold and silver miner on brink of collapse
THE company which runs Scotland’s only gold and silver mine is on the brink of collapse, putting the future of around 80 jobs at risk.
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Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push
UK’s coal-hungry blast furnaces likely to be replaced, making economic case for mine ‘dead in the water’ says local MP
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New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector
European Union (EU) energy ministers last month struck a deal to reform the bloc’s power market.
Companies & Organisations
Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push
News of the likely closure of the UK’s steel blast furnaces has prompted calls for the government to reconsider approval for a controversial Cumbrian coalmine that had been planned to supply the industry.
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Amaroq secures two mineral exploration licences in Greenland
The two exploration licences increase Amaroq’s total land package in Greenland to 9,785.56km².
Policies and Regulation
UK announces support for moratorium on deep sea mining
The moratorium seeks to suspend exploration rights for the mining of critical minerals and precious metals from below the seabed by the ISA.