Controversy surrounds Jadar lithium mine amid environmental concerns
The proposed $2.4 billion lithium mine in Jadar, Serbia, has ignited a new wave of controversy. Scientists associated with Rio Tinto, the company behind the...
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Eurobattery Minerals enters 10-year offtake agreement with Boliden for Hautalampi project in Finland
Mining company Eurobattery Minerals AB has announced a non-binding offtake agreement with Boliden AB for its Hautalampi battery mineral project in Finland. This agreement, valid...
The controversy surrounding the green transition in the Balkans
A new era of mining is unfolding in the Dinaric Alps, the rugged mountain range stretching through the Balkan Peninsula, driven by the demand for...
Green loan ensures financing for Finland’s Keliber lithium project
Sibanye-Stillwater, the majority owner of the Keliber lithium project, has announced a significant green loan financing facility to support the construction and development of its...
Northvolt relocates lithium metal battery development from California to Sweden
Northvolt has announced the relocation of its lithium metal battery technology development from California to its Northvolt Labs R&D campus in Västerås, Sweden. This move...
EU maintains strategic raw materials partnership with Serbia despite protests and political tensions
The European Commission remains committed to its strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials, despite recent protests and political tensions. These protests, which culminated in...
Ganfeng Lithium and Yiğit Akü form $500 million partnership to enhance lithium battery production in Turkey
Chinese lithium giant Ganfeng Lithium has entered into a strategic partnership with Turkish battery manufacturer Yiğit Akü to create a $500 million joint venture aimed...
Maximizing gains from mining negotiations: Insights from African stakeholders and global experiences
Negotiations between African governments and foreign investors in the mining sector are often shaped by diverse skills, technical expertise and information imbalances, influencing the outcomes...
Lithium is key to Europe’s green transition, but faces environmental controversy
The European Union’s green transition aims to reduce the economy’s impact on climate change, and lithium plays a critical role in this effort. However, in...
European Energy Metals broadens exploration in Finland with new lithium licenses
European Energy Metals is expanding its exploration efforts in Finland by applying for five new exploration licenses, which will increase its land holdings to 157.7...
