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Europe Accelerates Lithium Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China
Europe is expanding lithium mining and processing efforts to reduce dependence on China and strengthen supply chains for the energy transition.
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Vulcan Energy Secures First Lithium Production Licence for Lionheart Project in Germany
Vulcan Energy has received the first lithium production licence for its Lionheart project in Germany, advancing plans for a geothermal-powered battery materials operation.
Policies and Regulation
Brazil Seeks European Partnerships to Develop Critical Minerals Sector
Brazil is seeking European partnerships to develop its critical minerals sector and expand value-added production within global supply chains.
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Coal Demand Rebounds in Europe as Energy Security Concerns Drive Temporary Shift
Coal use in Europe is rising temporarily as higher gas prices and geopolitical tensions push power producers toward alternative fuels.
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Czech Cinovec Lithium Project Faces Local Opposition Despite EU Strategic Backing
The EU-backed Cinovec lithium project in Czechia is facing local opposition over environmental and economic concerns.
Policies and Regulation
India Set to Strengthen Critical Minerals Cooperation with Germany and Canad
India plans new critical minerals partnerships with Germany and Canada to strengthen supply security.
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Sweden’s Per Geijer Deposit Emerges as One of Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Discoveries
Sweden’s Per Geijer deposit could become a major domestic source of rare earths for Europe’s energy transition.
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UK Launches First Commercial-Scale Lithium Plant in Cornwall to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain
The UK has launched its first commercial lithium plant as it moves to secure domestic battery mineral supply.
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A Strategic Assessment of Promise vs. Reality in Central Asia’s Mineral Development
Central Asia is entering a pivotal moment in its mineral future. The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington signalled a shift in how the region is perceived — not as a geopolitical…
Companies & Organisations
Czech Republic Ends Hard Coal Mining After Nearly 250 Years
The Czech Republic has officially ended hard coal mining, closing its last underground mine after almost 250 years of production.