The EU’s critical lithium project in Serbia faces fierce local backlash and raises tough questions about values, democracy, and green ambitions.
At its Brussels event, Euromines emphasized that Europe's defense future hinges on securing critical raw materials and deepening international partnerships to reduce reliance on geopolitical adversaries.
Russian president Vladimir Putin's suggestion that Moscow should cap exports of titanium in retaliation for Western sanctions won't force Apple to revert to stainless steel casing as its main supplier is China. European policymakers, however, should be worried. The bloc's aerospace sector is still dependent on imports of Russian titanium produced by VSMPO-AVISMA, the world's largest integrated producer.
A new report by Transport & Environment reveals that Europe's mining waste regulations are outdated and insufficient to protect the environment.