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Companies & Organisations
GreenRoc has received a 30-year licence to develop the high-grade Amitsoq graphite mine in Greenland, pushing the project toward production.
Companies & Organisations
Vulcan Energy has started building its geothermal-lithium plant in Germany after securing €2.2 billion in project financing.
Industry News
Residents of Cinovec fear the EU’s flagship lithium project could revive the environmental and social wounds of the region’s mining past.
Companies & Organisations
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 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 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
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 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
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 says an EU decision backing the Barroso mine strengthens its strategic status, while NGOs warn of environmental and community risks.