Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and rare earths, which are...
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Cobalt’s critical role in Europe’s green transition: DRC’s growing leverage in global supply chains
Europe’s green transition, powered by electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, relies heavily on raw materials like cobalt, a critical component in batteries. However, the...
China’s strategic grip on the DRC: Dominating copper and cobalt mining amid global competition
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), home to 15% of the world’s copper reserves and over 50% of its cobalt, represents a prime opportunity...
Mining in the DRC linked to rising reproductive health issues for women
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the mining of cobalt and copper—critical materials for battery technologies—appears to be taking a toll on the reproductive...
India urged to invest in domestic critical mineral production to reduce dependence on imports
India must prioritize investments in its domestic critical mineral sector to reduce its heavy reliance on imports of cobalt, lithium and nickel, according to a...
Australia urged to lead in critical minerals supply for green energy transition
Australia must “step up” and take a leadership role in the global supply and refining of critical minerals, which are essential for powering the transition...
UK budget to boost financial support for critical mineral imports, reducing reliance on China
UK companies that import critical minerals will receive increased financial support in Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget, aimed at strengthening British industries...
Chalice Mining’s Gonneville project in Australia granted major project status by Commonwealth Minister
Commonwealth Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has officially granted major project status to Chalice Mining’s Gonneville project, located in Western Australia. Situated approximately 70...
Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit to highlight surge in demand for lithium, cobalt and copper
Demand for energy transition metals like lithium, cobalt and copper is projected to quadruple by 2030, driven by the rapid growth of clean energy technologies,...
Aurania Resources signs MOUs for nickel-rich beach placer exploitation in France
Aurania Resources Ltd. has signed non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the Communes of Ogliastro and Nonza in Cap Corse, Northern Corsica, France, through its...
