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#Kazakhstan Positions Itself as Battery Components Supplier Continuing the trend of expanding its strategic minerals standing, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction is issuing "hundreds" of new exploration licenses. These focus on several previously untapped mineral resources in the country, such as #lithium and #nickel. Already, some countries are striking agreements to get access to the mineral resources. The South Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) began talks the week of September 23 to develop a substantial lithium deposit in East Kazakhstan. https://lnkd.in/e9V5X8iu

Mineral Exploration And Consultancy Limited made a whopping progress of 48% in its parameter of #ExploratoryDrilling. The figures include the organisation's span on various minerals profiles, specially in the field of #CriticalMinerals and #StrategicMinerals. The FY 2024-25 will witness MECL's commitment towards building an even more diverse profile of minerals in the nation and beyond.

#DidyouKnow? ISA defines exploration as the searching for minerals, and mineral exploration in #theArea must be carried out only by qualified entities under contract granted by ISA and in accordance with Part XI of #UNCLOS ISA most recent brochure on the status of exploration activities in the Area, launched in #2024, shows the maximum exploration area allocated for each contractor. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Loc0Zf #ISAat30 #ISBA29 #UNCLOS #MemberStates #ExplorationContracts #Seabed #Agenda2030 #YearinReview

Elevate Uranium now has greater confidence in the uranium mineralisation present at its Koppies in Namibia after upgrading a significant portion of its resources to the indicated category. Elevate Uranium (ASX: EL8) https://buff.ly/3YhquSb #ASX

Lightning Minerals CEO Alex Biggs joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share promising updates on the company's exploration activities at the Caraíbas project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Initial results from phase one of soil sampling have returned elevated lithium assays, with values reaching up to 239ppm in the priority target area. A significant number of contiguous results exceeding 100ppm lithium further bolster the region’s geological potential. Watch at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/vCjQ105QKc9

Raw materials are crucial for the energy transition and the EU has adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) in a bid to secure these essential resources and reduce Europe's heavy reliance on supplies from China. However, according to Maria Sunér, CEO of the Swedish mining association Svemin and a Member of the Executive Committee at Euromines, the CRMA is just the beginning. In a recent interview with Renewables Now, Suner emphasised that while the CRMA is a positive initial step, it won’t be enough on its own. She highlighted the need for long-term targets beyond 2030, reliable trade allies, and increased investment in exploration. Suner also pointed out regulatory and financial hurdles that must be addressed to develop a sustainable mining industry in Europe. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d7yNgXEP #Europe #China #rawmaterials #CRMA #energytransition

Elevate powers up its Koppies uranium resource: Elevate Uranium now has greater confidence in the uranium mineralisation present at its Koppies in Namibia after upgrading a significant portion of its resources to the indicated category. To top it off, the company has also defined a maiden resource of 23.3Mt grading 200 parts per million (ppm) eU3O8, or

South Africa simply must get mineral exploration going again at pace

For Southeast Europe, a region rich in critical raw materials (Serbia alone ranks third in Europe in terms of reserves of lithium), the EU's Critical Raw Material Act is economically, and politically, of key importance. In an interview for Renewables Now Ltd, Maria Sunér talks about the need for long-term targets beyond 2030, increased investments in exploration and reliable trade allies. The latter hits straight home, with part of the Western Balkans caught up in close ties with China. #criticalrawmaterials #china #southeasteurope

Is the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) adopted by the EU enough for Europe to reduce its dependence on China and ensure the availability of raw materials necessary for the energy transition? Svemin's CEO and Euromines board member Maria Sunér discusses the topic in an interview with Renewables Now. Some highlights: 🔹 the CRMA is a very good first step, but won’t be enough on its own. 🔹 Europe needs to discuss long-term targets beyond 2030 🔹 Even if Europe reaches the ambitious targets in the CRMA, it will still need allies 🔹 Investment in exploration should be increased 🔹 Regulatory and financial hurdles must be addressed to develop a sustainable mining industry in Europe.