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9 Oct 2026 · Mining Technology
EU selects 46 more strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission chose 46 new strategic projects in 16 member states from 102 applications in its latest call under the Critical Raw Materials Act. Eight are extraction, 11 processing and 19 recycling projects, with eight more spanning two stages, and together they cover 15 of the 17 strategic raw materials, including battery metals, tungsten, magnesium and rare earths.
7 Sept 2026 · Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)
Keliber lithium project in Finland proceeds with staged start-up
Sibanye-Stillwater's Keliber project in Finland began mining at Syväjärvi in February 2026 and started hot commissioning of its concentrator in April, aiming for stable spodumene concentrate output in late 2026. Ramp-up of the Kokkola lithium hydroxide refinery will depend on operational readiness and lithium market conditions. At full output the project is designed to produce about 15,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide.
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