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Czech Village Pushes Back Against EU Lithium Mining Plans Amid Fears of History Repeating Itself
Residents of Cinovec fear the EU’s flagship lithium project could revive the environmental and social wounds of the region’s mining past.
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Companies & Organisations
Boliden CEO Says EU Is a Decade Late on Rare Earths as Brussels Fast-Tracks €3 Billion Plan
Boliden’s CEO says the EU is a decade late on rare earths as Brussels launches a €3bn plan that offers little direct benefit to most European miners.
Companies & Organisations
Rio Tinto Scales Back Lithium Expansion, Prioritises Capital Discipline and Existing Projects
Rio Tinto will limit lithium investment to existing projects, targeting 200,000 t/y by 2028 while prioritising capital discipline and long-term returns.
Policies and Regulation
Safran Taps UK Researchers to Lead Europe’s Push for Rare-Earth Alternatives Amid Fears of China’s Market Dominance
Safran has chosen the UK to lead Europe’s effort to develop alternatives to Chinese rare earths, warning that Beijing’s dominance poses a major risk to aerospace supply chains.
Policies and Regulation
EU Unveils Multi-Billion-Euro Plan to Curb Dependence on China for Rare Earths Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Brussels has announced a €3bn plan to reduce EU reliance on Chinese rare earths, creating new supply hubs, limiting waste exports and tightening its economic security strategy.
Companies & Organisations
Vulcan Energy Secures $2.56bn to Build Europe’s Largest Lithium Project, Clearing Way for Construction
Vulcan Energy has secured $2.56bn to build Europe’s largest lithium project, clearing the way for construction and locking in supply for major EV and battery players.
MINEX Forum News
Central Asia Emerges as a Strategic Critical Minerals Hub, but Investment, Governance and Long Timelines Remain Major Hurdles
MINEX EURASIA 2025 underscored that Central Asia is rising as a critical minerals powerhouse — but real progress depends on investment, governance and long-term project execution.
Companies & Organisations
Savannah Resources Welcomes EU Decision Upholding Barroso Lithium Mine as Strategic Project
Savannah Resources says an EU decision backing the Barroso mine strengthens its strategic status, while NGOs warn of environmental and community risks.
Companies & Organisations
EU Criticised for Backing Portugal’s Barroso Lithium Mine Despite “Grave Environmental and Safety Risks”
NGOs accuse the European Commission of fast-tracking Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine despite evidence of severe environmental and safety risks.
Policies and Regulation
EU Launches RESourceEU Action Plan to Cut Critical Mineral Dependencies and Fast-Track Strategic Projects
The EU’s new RESourceEU plan mobilises billions, accelerates permitting and establishes new institutions to cut critical-material dependencies and secure Europe’s industrial future.