Metal
China discovers never-before-seen ore containing a highly valuable rare earth element
This light-gray metal is currently used mostly in the production of steel
Critically important metals are found
Greece very likely has significant sources of metals and semimetals among the so-called "critical minerals" essential for the transition to clean energy, among other uses, officials at the Ministry of Environment and Energy believe.
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EU looks to Greece for niche metals
Greece could be Europe's answer to China's decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, rare earth elements used in the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaics and optical fibers.
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Mytilineos calls for EU energy price ceiling
European Union authorities should place a ceiling on energy prices for energy-consuming industries each time prices skyrocket and cover the cost from EU funds or member-states, Εvangelos Mytilineos, president of Eurometaux and CEO/chairman of Mytilineos Energy & Metals, said in an interview with Politico.
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Rare-earth metals, Greece’s hidden treasure
Rare-earth metals are a group of 17 elements that, along with other critical raw materials, are used in the production of a wide range of high-tech products, from smartphones, computers, wind turbines and electric car batteries to defense equipment, lasers, optical fibers and aircraft engines.
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Scientists find “strange metal” that behaves in ways they don’t understand
The class of materials, known as strange metals, do not seem to behave according to the usual electrical rules
Electric Cars Boost Metal Demand (infographic)
According to Bloomberg, metals like nickel, aluminum, and iron are all expected to see demand increase by 13-14 times between 2019 and 2030
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Turkish artist turns waste into ‘post-apocalyptic’ art
With a goal to remind people about the value of the world and life itself, a Turkish artist has been turning waste materials such as stone, glass, bone and metal into "post-apocalyptic" artworks to express the importance of life through his works.
Bulgaria Seizes over 700 Ancient Artifacts, Arrests Two
Authorities in Bulgarian town of Stara Zagora have seized more than 700 ancient artifacts and arrested two suspects, the country's Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Thursday.
Serbia seeks strategic partner for copper mine and smelter
The tender, published by Belgrade's Politika daily, envisions a 350 million dollar capital increase, Tanjug is reporting.
The strategic partner may be a national or foreign legal entity or consortium, the announcement said - and they must report sales revenue of at least USD 500 million.