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China’s Smelter Expansion Cripples Western Metal Processors as Critical Minerals Crisis Deepens
Western smelters are collapsing under China’s metal overcapacity, threatening supply chains for key industrial and strategic minerals.
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EU Plans Emergency Stockpiles of Critical Minerals Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The EU is moving to stockpile critical minerals and essential goods as it braces for geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions.
Companies & Organisations
Adriatic Metals Reaches Commercial Production at Vareš Silver Mine in Bosnia
Adriatic Metals has declared commercial production at its Vareš silver mine after achieving 90% of nameplate capacity and resolving key tailings infrastructure issues.
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China Says Rare Earths “Not a Problem” for Europe Amid Export Licensing Concerns
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Europe’s rare earth needs “can be met,” dismissing concerns over recent export controls.
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Russian Forces Seize Major Ukrainian Lithium Deposit in Donetsk, Boosting Strategic Leverage
Russia’s capture of a major Ukrainian lithium deposit in Donetsk marks a strategic economic and geopolitical win.
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EU Greenlights Subsidies for Energy-Intensive Industries in Major Policy Shift
Brussels will now allow EU states to cover a quarter of power bills for heavy industries, breaking long-standing rules on operating cost subsidies.
Companies & Organisations
Euro Sun Secures $200M Loan with Trafigura Backing to Advance Romanian Copper-Gold Project
Euro Sun Mining has secured a $200 million loan package backed by Trafigura to develop the Rovina Valley copper-gold project in Romania.
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Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand
Greenland approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine that could supply 25% of Europe’s demand.
Companies & Organisations
Turkey’s Onur Group to Begin Mining Major Ukrainian Mineral Deposits in 2026
Turkey’s Onur Group will begin mining critical minerals in Ukraine by 2026, including what may be the country’s largest graphite deposit.
Companies & Organisations
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon Mine Gains EU Strategic Status, Eyes 2026 Restart
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon mine gains EU strategic project status as it prepares to restart production by 2026.