Companies & Organisations
Vulcan Secures €104 Million in German State Grants for Clean Lithium Production
Vulcan Energy has secured €104 million in German grants to develop Europe's first geothermal-powered lithium project for EV batteries.
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Industry News
EU Rearmament Plan Faces Hidden Achilles’ Heel: Critical Raw Materials Dependence
The EU’s rearmament plans could be derailed by a deep reliance on foreign critical raw materials, experts warn.
Companies & Organisations
Savannah Resources Raises £4.24M to Advance Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal
Savannah Resources has raised £4.24 million to support its Barroso lithium project in Portugal, Europe's largest battery-grade spodumene deposit.
Policies and Regulation
EU Urged to Prioritise ESG in Central Asia’s Raw Materials Push
Critical raw materials (CRM) now sit at the heart of the partnership announced at the region’s first EU-Central Asia summit, and Brussels has earmarked €2.5 billion ($2.875 billion) of that money for new…
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.
Industry News
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.
Industry News
U.S. and Ukraine Near Landmark Deal on Mineral Access and Reconstruction Fund
Washington is set to gain priority access to Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves in return for future aid and investment, as both nations move to finalize a groundbreaking reconstruction agreement.
Industry News
EU Grants $36 Million to Advance Cinovec Lithium Project in Czech Republic
The EU has pledged $36 million to fast-track lithium production at Cinovec, the bloc’s largest hard rock deposit.
Industry News
EU Opens Industry Consultation on Critical Raw Materials Cooperation Amid Supply Chain Pressures
Amid rising geopolitical pressures, the EU has launched a consultation to explore how companies can legally collaborate on sourcing and recycling critical raw materials, with guidance expected by 2026.
Industry News
Europe Ramps Up Strategic Moves to Secure Critical Raw Materials for Defense
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure vital raw materials amid rising global tensions.