The Finnish government's proposal to quadruple the mining tax, as part of a broader tax reform, has been met with fierce opposition from Boliden, the owner of the Kevitsa copper and nickel mine. In a scathing critique, the company warns that the increased tax burden could cripple the investment climate and threaten the EU's critical metal supplies.
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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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Military Metals plans October exploration at its Slovakian Tiennesgrund project, targeting high-grade antimony and gold to support EU supply chain security.
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Military Metals plans October exploration at its Slovakian Tiennesgrund project, targeting high-grade antimony and gold to support EU supply chain security.
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Rock Tech Lithium wins German government funding to enhance lithium recovery at its Guben converter, boosting Europe’s battery supply security.
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Greece is now home to the EU’s only gallium production site, as Europe seeks to cut its reliance on Chinese critical minerals.
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Coal Energy aims to restart closed mines in Poland and Romania to supply Ukraine and explore other key raw materials.
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Kazakhstan’s 55 billion tonnes of mining waste could hold the key to its green and industrial future.
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Salrom has extended its graphite license and seeks nearly €200 million in EU funding to become a key graphite supplier for Europe’s battery industry.
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At a high-level summit in Beijing, the European Union acknowledged China’s efforts to ease restrictions on rare earth exports, a move that had threatened key European industries. The curbs, imposed in April amid tensions with the U.S., disrupted supplies critical to sectors like defense and clean energy.
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