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Portugal’s Lithium Debate Intensifies as EU Pushes for Faster Mining Projects
Portugal’s Barroso lithium project faces EU pressure for fast-tracking, but local communities warn of severe environmental and social costs.
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US Delegation Explores Ukrainian Titanium and Zirconium Mines Under New Minerals Pact
A US delegation has visited titanium and zirconium mines in Ukraine, launching the first projects under a new bilateral minerals agreement.
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Krumovgrad’s Ada Tepe Gold Mine Seen as Model for Sustainable Mining in Protected Areas
Bulgaria’s Ada Tepe gold mine in Krumovgrad is being hailed as a model of sustainable mining, with plans to transform the site into a tourist zone after closure.
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Aurubis Upgrades Avellino Shaft Furnace to Boost Copper Wire Rod Production and Sustainability
Aurubis has modernized its Avellino shaft furnace, boosting copper wire rod output by 20% and laying the foundation for greater sustainability.
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Von der Leyen Calls for Removal of Barriers to AI and Lithium Projects in Push for EU Competitiveness
Ursula von der Leyen urged the EU to cut barriers to AI and lithium projects, strengthen energy links, and accelerate reforms to boost competitiveness.
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Serbia’s Timok Discovery Poised to Reshape Global Copper and Gold Markets
Serbia’s Timok district has revealed major copper and gold deposits, a discovery with potential to reshape global commodity markets.
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U.S. and Ukraine Earmark $150 Million for Minerals Deal
"The fund will act as a kind of beacon — when it invests in a project, it will enable the DFC to invest both equity and debt financing and allow other international…
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First Nordic Metals and Mawson Finland Merge to Form NordCo Gold, a C$259M Scandinavian Explorer
First Nordic Metals and Mawson Finland are merging to form NordCo Gold, a C$259M Scandinavian gold exploration and development company.
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Europe Opens First Rare-Earth Magnet Plant in Estonia to Curb Dependence on China
Europe’s first rare-earth magnet plant has opened in Estonia, aiming to supply over a million EVs and reduce the EU’s reliance on China.
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Savannah Resources Lifts Barroso Lithium Reserves by 40%, Reinforcing Europe’s Largest Deposit
Savannah Resources has raised lithium reserves at its Barroso project by 40%, reinforcing its strategic role in Europe’s EV supply chain.