Mining Turns to Waste Reprocessing, AI, and Bio-Tech to Meet Global Copper and Critical Metal Demand
From tailings re-mining to AI-driven digital twins, the mining industry is reinventing itself to deliver copper and critical metals for the clean energy transition.
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A new partnership between Torngat Metals and German magnet maker VAC aims to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies, bolstering the production of essential technologies for clean energy and defence. The non-binding deal focuses on securing long-term access to critical minerals from Torngat's Strange Lake project in northern Quebec.
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Montenegro plans new mining laws to align with EU standards, strengthen sustainability, and tap critical mineral resources vital to Europe’s energy transition.
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Ukraine’s titanium ore exports plunged 93% in early 2025, with most shipments going to Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
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Romania has renewed the exploitation licence for its only graphite deposit, paving the way to restart mining at Baia de Fier.
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TMK and Germany’s LBBW agreed to deepen cooperation on industrial investments and critical minerals.
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South Crofty tin mine will reopen with a £29M UK government boost, creating over 1,300 jobs in Cornwall.
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The EU-funded REEsilience project identifies low-risk global deposits to help secure Europe’s rare earth supply chain for green tech.
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Allegations of human rights and environmental abuse at mining operations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia tripled in 2024, raising alarms over the hidden costs of the green transition.
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