The discovery of a substantial copper deposit in Mongolia's Övörkhangai province has sparked significant interest from investors. The Oyut deposit, with estimated reserves of 357 million metric tons, has been positioned as a major economic opportunity for the nation.
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A new analytical report positions Kazakhstan as a potential leader in mineral investment, but warns that the nation must actively support junior mining companies, establish a stable legal framework, and strategically align with global trends to unlock its vast, unexplored geological potential.
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Poland’s coal mining industry narrowed its losses in the first half of 2025 but still faces rising costs and falling output. The government has pledged billions in subsidies and loans, with total state support potentially reaching nearly €10 billion by 2031.
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Lloyd’s of London has scrapped its net zero insurance commitments, allowing members to continue underwriting fossil fuel projects.
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A UN committee says Portugal breached treaty obligations by limiting public access to information on the Barroso lithium mine, fueling calls to revoke its license.
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Germany’s Zinnwald lithium project promises jobs and raw materials for EV batteries but faces strong opposition over tourism and environmental risks.
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Germany has already exceeded its 2028 coal reduction target, avoiding new shutdown orders as renewables dominate its power mix.
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Germany’s economy minister wants EU-wide measures to keep copper scrap in Europe as Chinese buyers squeeze raw material supplies for German smelters.
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Kiruna may have to relocate another 6,000 residents as LKAB expands the world’s largest underground iron ore mine.
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Ukraine has opened a $179M lithium tender at the Dobra site, but claims from Critical Metals and European Lithium threaten to spark a legal clash.
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