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Investigation Links UK Shell Firms to $200 Million in Uzbek State Mining Contracts
OCCRP says a cross-border web of little-known firms tied to shifting ownership records won more than $200 million in AMMC tenders since 2022.
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DPM Metals Extends Chelopech Mine Life to 2036 as Reserves Jump 42%
DPM’s updated reserve and mine plan extend Chelopech’s operating life to 2036 while positioning the project for further upside from ongoing exploration.
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Austria Extends Mining Licence for Wolfsberg Lithium Project, Boosting Development Certainty
Austria has extended the Wolfsberg lithium mining licence by two years, supporting project planning as a potential mining decision is targeted for 2026.
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Zijin to Lift Stake in Strickland Metals via A$55 Million Placement for Serbia Gold Project
Zijin Mining will raise its stake in Strickland Metals as part of a A$55 million placement to fast-track the Rogozna gold project in Serbia.
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Germany Seeks Deeper Partnership With Australia on Critical Raw Materials
Germany has signalled strong interest in expanding cooperation with Australia on critical minerals to secure and diversify its supply chains.
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Czech Republic Ends Hard Coal Mining After Nearly 250 Years
The Czech Republic has officially ended hard coal mining, closing its last underground mine after almost 250 years of production.
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EU Moves to Forge Critical Minerals Partnership with US to Counter China’s Dominance
The EU is offering the US a critical minerals partnership to jointly reduce reliance on China and secure strategic supply chains.
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EU to Offer US Critical Minerals Partnership to Counter China’s Dominance
The European Union plans to propose a strategic partnership with the United States to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals, aiming to align with Washington’s push for secure global supply chains and…
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Heavy Industry Issues “Code Red” for Europe: Urgent Call to Halt 2026 Carbon Cost Hikes
As EU leaders prepare for a critical summit on competitiveness, Euromines and a coalition of energy-intensive industries have issued a "Code Red" warning for the continent’s industrial base. Citing a loss of…
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Allied Nations to Meet in Washington on Critical Minerals Strategy as De-Risking from China Accelerates
Allied economies are accelerating talks on a critical minerals alliance as they seek to reduce strategic dependence on China.