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Zijin’s Shadow: Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan Bear Brunt of Chinese Mining Expansion
Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan say Zijin’s mining brings pollution, not prosperity—while governments deepen ties with China.
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EU Weathers ‘Severe Market Disruption’ as China’s Antimony Controls Spark 170% Price Surge, Commission Finds
EU's strategic foresight in diversifying its critical mineral sources has turned a potential supply chain crisis into a manageable situation with a potential upside. While the dramatic price increase will affect all…
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To Jadar or Not to Jadar: Serbia’s Lithium Debate Reignites
The EU's recent addition of the controversial Jadar lithium mining project to its list of 13 Strategic Projects has reignited the debate surrounding its future. On June 4, 2025, the project, which…
Companies & Organisations
Lumina Metals Advances Major Copper Project in Poland, Eyes Warsaw Stock Exchange Listing
Lumina Metals aims to build one of Europe’s biggest copper mines in Poland and is weighing a Warsaw Stock Exchange IPO.
Companies & Organisations
Rio Tinto’s Jadar Lithium Project in Serbia Gains EU Strategic Status Amid Fierce Environmental Opposition
The EU backs Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project as strategic, but Serbian environmental opposition remains fierce.
Companies & Organisations
Rio Tinto Reevaluates Cost of Serbian Lithium Project Amid EU Backing and Local Opposition
Rio Tinto reworks costs of its Jadar lithium project in Serbia, now backed by the EU but still facing local resistance.
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EU Adds 13 Global Projects to Strategic List Under Critical Raw Materials Act
The EU has designated 13 new global projects under its Critical Raw Materials Act to secure rare earths and battery metals.
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European Auto Sector Feels Strain as China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Disrupt Supply Chains
China’s rare earth export restrictions are rippling across Europe’s auto industry, forcing production cuts and urgent supply chain shifts.
Companies & Organisations
Cornish Lithium Secures Game-Changing Tech for UK Battery Future
This acquisition is a crucial step in securing the UK's future lithium supply and establishing Cornwall as a leader in sustainable lithium production.
Companies & Organisations
Tungsten West Unveils Restart Plan for UK’s Hemerdon Mine, Targeting 20% of Global Non-China Tungsten Supply
Tungsten West reveals restart plan for Hemerdon mine, aiming to become a top-tier global tungsten supplier outside China.