Latest European Critical Raw Materials News

Vanadium Resources pivots to a co-production V-Iron Plant at Steelpoortdrift, securing a non-binding offtake with US Vanadium and appointing Rand Merchant Bank to drive project financing.

Lindian Resources has begun full-scale construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and secured the SARECO Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate facility in Kazakhstan, positioning itself as a rare earths producer with downstream processing capabilities.

Vulcan Energy has obtained its inaugural lithium production licence for the Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step as the project moves into funded construction. This licence supports Vulcan’s ambition to supply Europe with sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries, backed by renewable energy co-production.

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Osmond Resources has reported strong assay results from 27 samples at its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, highlighting promising high-grade mineralization and continuity between zones. The company is poised to commence drilling to confirm these findings and accelerate development.