The development and influence of EU policies on CRM
In 2008, the European Commission initiated the Raw Materials Initiative, marking the inception of a comprehensive strategy aimed at securing access to raw materials on...
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Navigating Europe’s critical raw materials conundrum: Towards a circular economy solution
The green transition is creating a rapid increase in demand for often-rare commodities such as critical raw materials (CRMs), many of which were of little...
Rockfire’s exploration unveils polymetallic deposit in Greece
Australia’s Rockfire has made a noteworthy discovery in Greece’s mining sector, revealing a polymetallic deposit in Molaoi. The find, encompassing zinc, lead, and germanium, holds...
CLG Europe advocates for increased circularity in the EU’s critical raw materials market
CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce, in collaboration with the Wuppertal Institute, has unveiled a report highlighting the pressing need for increased circularity within the...
Europe’s race for raw materials amidst global shifts in supply chains
With the rising demands of energy transition, electromobility, and digitalization, the global appetite for minerals and metals is escalating. Germany, a crucial business hub in...
The geopolitical struggle for resources in the green transition
Brussels has signaled that securing critical raw materials for the green transition is a top priority. But it faces major challenges in its competition with...
Charting the course for the future of CRM, innovation and sustainable development at PDAC 2024
The EU delegation will be led by the top EU official Mrs Kerstin Jorna, the European Commission’s Director General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs,...
Rovina Valley project is setting a new standard for sustainable mining in Romania
Toronto-listed Euro Sun Mining, under the leadership of South African CEO Grant Sboros, is charting a new course for gold and copper mining in Romania...
How the EU can secure a sustainable supply of critical minerals
Mining giant Glencore has been extracting copper in the Peruvian province of Espinar for more than a decade. During that time, the presence of toxic...
The race for critical raw materials
Louise Woods and Elena Guillet, respectively Partner and Associate, at international law firm Vinson & Elkins, examine two recent Acts that, in their expert opinion, are decisive steps...
