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Europe’s Mining Moment: We Have Heard the Diagnosis. Bring Us the Cure.
A personal invitation from the MINEX Forum Secretariat ahead of the 10th MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum, Trim, Ireland, 28–30 October 2026.
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Industry News
Europe’s Energy Metals Dilemma: Between Policy Ambition and Market Reality, Who Blinks First?
Europe faces an unprecedented raw materials crisis that policy targets systematically underestimate. By 2030, demand for energy metals are expected to explode. Lithium demand will increase five-fold. Cobalt will rise nine-fold. Nickel,…
MINEX Forum News
The €1.8 Billion Annual Requirement: Financing Europe’s Next Generation of Mines
Europe has written the rulebook for critical raw materials sovereignty. A new European Investment Bank study, produced with Dublin based Aurum Global Exploration, puts a number on what actually closing the gap…
Policies and Regulation
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy: From Regulation to Implementation
Europe's Critical Raw Materials Act aims to enhance supply chain resilience, but implementation challenges persist, necessitating increased investment and coordinated policies for success.
Policies and Regulation
Umicore Advocates for a Comprehensive EU Critical Raw Materials Centre
Umicore proposes a robust EU Critical Raw Materials Centre focused on refining and recycling, advocating for strategic investments and anti-leakage measures to enhance Europe's material resilience.
Industry News
Finland’s Critical Materials Industry: Navigating Bottlenecks for Sustainable Growth
Finland's critical materials industry faces investment and regulatory challenges, necessitating a shift from extraction to managing bottlenecks in processing and legitimacy for sustainable growth.
Industry News
Unlocking Europe’s Geological Potential for Critical Raw Materials
A study reveals Europe must increase mineral exploration investment tenfold to secure critical raw materials for its green transition, highlighting the region's geological potential.
Industry News
LME Introduces Streamlined Listing Process for New Metal Brands
The LME proposes a faster listing process for new metal brands, reducing production periods and allowing outdoor storage of aluminum in Hong Kong to enhance market efficiency.
Industry News
DMT GROUP Engages in Technical Due Diligence for German Raw Materials Fund Projects
DMT GROUP is conducting technical due diligence for projects under the German Raw Materials Fund, aimed at securing critical raw materials for Germany and Europe.
Industry News
Europe’s Rivers Face Crisis as Extreme Heat Causes Record Low Water Levels
Europe's major rivers are experiencing record low water levels due to extreme heat, disrupting transport and power generation, and raising concerns over economic impacts and climate change adaptation.