European mining news
Commission selects 47 Strategic Projects to secure and diversify access to raw materials in the EU
The Commission has adopted a list of 47 Strategic Projects which will strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply.
Anglo American’s Sakatti copper project awarded ‘Strategic Project’ status
Anglo American’s Sakatti copper and polymetallic project in Finland has been designated as a ‘Strategic Project’ by the European Commission under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act.
Brazilian Nickel signs offtake agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe
Brazilian Nickel Ltd has announced that it has signed a non-binding supply agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe SAS to support electric vehicle production in Europe.
Euro Manganese’s Chvaletice Project declared Strategic Deposit by Czech government
Euro Manganese Inc. has announced that the manganese deposit at its Chvaletice Manganese Project has been declared a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government.
Metals One announces conditional acquisition of Finland copper projects
Metals One has announced that it has entered into a Binding Term Sheet in respect of the conditional acquisition of the entire issued share capital of FinnAust Mining Finland Oy.
Akobo Minerals reports operational update
Akobo Minerals AB has provided an operational update for February 2025.
Planning permission granted for UK’s first commercial geothermal lithium production facility
Cornish Lithium has been granted planning permission to build the UK’s first commercial lithium production facility in Cornwall.
Unlocking the potential of sensor-based ore sorting
TOMRA Mining highlights how its global network of test centres is providing mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting.
Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Arcadium Lithium
Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium plc for US$6.7 billion, following the sanctioning of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Royal Court of Jersey.
Adriatic Metals commissions Balkan-first AutoMine® implementation
Sandvik and Adriatic Metals have commissioned the first underground mining automation implementation in the Balkan region.