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EU Commission Faces Criticism Over Secrecy in Critical Mining Approvals
MEPs accuse the EU Commission of sidelining transparency in its rush to approve strategic mining projects.
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Industry News
Rovina Valley Project: Europe’s Second-Largest Gold-Copper Mine Moves Toward Construction
Romania’s Rovina Valley Project, Europe’s second-largest gold-copper deposit, nears construction as final permits and funding fall into place.
Industry News
Mass Protests Erupt in Serbia Against Rio Tinto’s Jadar Lithium Project
Several thousand people gathered in the city of Loznica, western Serbia, to protest Rio Tinto’s controversial Jadar lithium and boron mining project. Organized by the activist group Ne damo Jadar, the demonstration…
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Japan and EU to Launch Joint Strategy to Cut China Dependency on Rare Earths
Japan and the EU are teaming up to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Companies & Organisations
Boliden CEO Confirms Dividend Resumption Following Strong Cash Flow and Mine Acquisitions
Boliden will resume dividends after stronger-than-expected Q2 free cash flow and successful mine acquisitions.
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World’s Deepest Marathon to Take Place 1,120 Metres Underground in Swedish Zinc Mine
A record-breaking marathon will take place 1,120 metres underground in Sweden’s Garpenberg mine this October.
Industry News
Zijin Plans New High-Tech Investments in Serbia Amid Environmental Scrutiny
Zijin Mining plans new investments in Serbia, promising cutting-edge technologies and stronger environmental safeguards.
Companies & Organisations
Cerrado Gold’s Lagoa Salgada Project Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle in Portugal’s Environmental Permitting Process
Cerrado Gold’s Lagoa Salgada project gains clearance to revise environmental plans under Article 16, keeping the permitting process on track.
Companies & Organisations
Avrupa Minerals Submits Mining License Application for Copper-Zinc Project in Portugal’s Iberian Pyrite Belt
Avrupa Minerals has submitted a mining license application for its Sesmarias copper-zinc project in Portugal’s Iberian Pyrite Belt, marking a major step in its 15-year exploration campaign.
Industry News
European Coal Prices Rise on Stronger Generation Margins and Low Gas Inventories
Coal prices in Europe are on the rise as power producers respond to low gas stocks and improved coal generation margins.