Latest European Union News

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

Viridis Mining's Demonstration Plant for Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate production has outperformed Pre-Feasibility Study assumptions, achieving average magnetic rare earth oxide recoveries near 79% during steady operation in July 2026.

Control Bionics has achieved FDA registration for its NeuroStrip surface EMG platform, cementing its medical device status in the US and bolstering its appeal in clinical and research markets.

Elementos Limited has cleared all conditions to acquire up to 50% of Iberian Smelting, advancing its integrated European tin mine-to-metal strategy by linking its Oropesa project with downstream smelting capacity in Spain.

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.

Talga Group has marked a milestone with its first commercial delivery of natural graphite anode outside Asia, progressing key funding discussions and strategic partnerships to support its Vittangi Anode Project.

Viridis Mining has hit major milestones at its Colossus Rare Earth Project, including submitting a key environmental licence, exceeding recovery targets at its Demonstration Plant, and securing a strategic partnership with Solvay.

Elementos Limited made significant strides in advancing its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, securing key permitting milestones and expanding exploration tenure while strengthening its vertical integration strategy in Europe. Concurrent progress at its Cleveland project in Tasmania and a robust cash position underpin the company’s push toward a Final Investment Decision amid elevated tin prices.

Karoon Energy delivered a solid second quarter with 1.08 million barrels of oil equivalent produced and US$116.4 million in sales, underpinned by higher oil prices and operational milestones at Baúna and Who Dat. The company is progressing strategic growth projects and share buybacks while navigating extended Brazilian export taxes.

Viridis Mining's Colossus Demonstration Plant has exceeded metallurgical recovery rates assumed in its Pre-Feasibility Study, operating continuously with promising implications for project economics and financing.

Carnegie Clean Energy has secured $2.5 million through a share placement, attracting new overseas investors to fund expansion of its CETO wave energy technology at BiMEP in Spain and commercial activities in Europe and the US.

OncoSil Medical has gained Saudi FDA approval for its OncoSil™ device, enabling full reimbursement and commercial access in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's largest healthcare market.