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Czechia’s Chvaletice Manganese Project Gains Strategic Importance for EU Battery Supply Chains
Czechia’s Chvaletice project could supply up to a quarter of Europe’s manganese demand, strengthening regional battery material security.
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Satellite Data Suggest Polish Coal Mines Continued Methane Venting Despite EU Ban
Satellite evidence suggests methane venting persisted at several Polish coal mines in 2025 despite an EU-wide ban.
Policies and Regulation
Türkiye and Uzbekistan Sign Mining Cooperation MoU Focused on Critical Minerals
Türkiye and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen mining cooperation, with an emphasis on critical minerals and rare earth elements.
Companies & Organisations
Berkeley Energia Seeks $1.25 Billion From Spain Over Blocked Salamanca Uranium Project
Berkeley Energia has increased its compensation claim to $1.25 billion in arbitration proceedings against Spain over the halted Salamanca uranium project.
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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.
Companies & Organisations
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.
Companies & Organisations
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.