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Germany Seeks Deeper Partnership With Australia on Critical Raw Materials
Germany has signalled strong interest in expanding cooperation with Australia on critical minerals to secure and diversify its supply chains.
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Industry News
Greenland’s Vast Mineral Potential Draws Strategic Attention as Arctic Competition Intensifies
Greenland’s estimated mineral wealth is drawing strategic interest, though most resources remain unproven and difficult to develop.
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Poland Urges Brussels to Act Over Ukraine’s Steel Scrap Export Ban
Poland is seeking EU intervention after Ukraine imposed zero export quotas on steel scrap, threatening supply chains for Polish steelmakers.
Companies & Organisations
Sibanye-Stillwater completes assessment of Keliber lithium project, confirms staged start-up plan
Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed a staged commissioning strategy for its Keliber lithium project in Finland as construction remains on track for completion in early 2026.
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Portugal aims to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2025 with focus on local benefits
Portugal plans to launch a lithium prospecting tender in 2025 as it seeks battery-grade production while ensuring local communities share in the benefits.
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Greenland’s Kvanefjeld rare earth project highlights Europe’s late scramble for strategic minerals
The stalled Kvanefjeld project underscores how geopolitics and regulation are hindering Europe’s access to Greenland’s rare earth wealth.
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Deep beneath Kiruna, Sweden pushes forward in Europe’s race to mine rare earths
Far below the Arctic town of Kiruna, LKAB is advancing Europe’s most promising effort yet to develop a domestic rare earth supply.
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Germany calls for stronger cooperation on critical raw materials ahead of Washington talks
Germany is pushing for deeper international cooperation to secure critical raw materials and reduce supply chain dependencies.
Companies & Organisations
Savannah Resources secures up to €110 million state grant for Barroso lithium project in Portugal
Savannah Resources has secured up to €110 million in non-repayable state funding to advance construction of Portugal’s Barroso lithium project.
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Germany’s Altmark basin emerges as potential lithium powerhouse through direct extraction technology
New data suggest Germany’s Altmark basin could become one of Europe’s largest lithium resources using low-impact extraction from deep brines.