minerals

EuroVerify

What critical materials and minerals does Ukraine have?

Ukraine holds significant reserves of the critical raw materials and rare earths needed to develop cutting-edge technology.

05/03/2025

Belarus

Lukashenko orders search for rare earth minerals in Belarus

The move comes after US President Donald Trump tried to sign a rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine.

04/03/2025

Economy

How Ukraine minerals could help end US economic reliance on China

Trump is pursuing Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals to strengthen its leverage in curbing China’s exports. However, it could be a long-term process for the US to end its reliance on China.

04/03/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: US seeks to edge Europe out of funding Ukraine deal

The Trump administration wants to make sure the commitments it wants from Kyiv in exchange for help with defence and rebuilding efforts would take precedence over any future trade or investment deals Ukraine might strike with the EU, UK or other allies.

25/02/2025

Germany

Ukraine's president rejects deal with US over rare minerals

President Zelenskyy said any mineral exploitation by the US would need to be tied to security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian aggression.

16/02/2025

Health news

Why did Europe stop adding fluoride to its drinking water?

Few EU countries still fluoridate their water supplies, but there's no evidence that countries in Europe stopped because of health harms.

23/11/2024

Green News

Norway becomes first country to back controversial deep-sea mining

According to a study by the Environmental Justice Foundation published on the day of the vote, deep-sea mining is not needed for the clean energy transition.

11/01/2024

Climate

Thin ice: Are rare earth minerals fuelling an arms race in the Arctic?

Arctic Sea Ice Day: How climate change is melting sea ice and threatening peace in the Arctic.

14/07/2023

Green News

The US is mining more lithium. What does that mean for the planet?

The US currently has only one operational lithium mine. That could soon change, with multiple new projects in development across the country.

21/11/2022

Eco-Innovation

Could replacing lithium with salt solve the battery crisis?

From salt, to silicon, to hemp - these are the lithium-ion battery substitutes touted as the next big thing for electric cars.

09/02/2022

Moments

Bulgaria is a top destination for 2022 wellness breaks - here's why

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

From balneological resorts set amongst a backdrop of abundant mineral springs to temperate weather that lends itself to climatotherapy, we explore the best Bulgaria has to offer in terms of year-round treatments, recreation and rest for your holidays in 2022.

27/11/2021

Green News

At 1.6 billion years old, this is the oldest water in the world

What could the discovery of the oldest water in the world tell us about life on other planets?

14/05/2021