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Europe is a continent located in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. It comprises about 50 countries, including major economies such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain, with a combined population of approximately 750-million people. The continent is characterised by diverse political systems, languages and cultures, unified in part through institutions such as the European Union, which promotes economic integration and political cooperation among 27 member states. Europe's economy is one of the largest in the world, driven by advanced manufacturing, services, technology and finance sectors. The continent is a significant player in global trade, development assistance and diplomatic affairs, maintaining strong ties with Africa through investment, aid programmes and migration partnerships. Major currencies include the euro, used by 20 EU member states, and the British pound sterling. Europe's engagement with African nations spans trade agreements, development finance and political dialogue, particularly through the EU and individual member states. The continent has historically been a colonial power in Africa, and contemporary relations continue to be shaped by that legacy, alongside efforts to foster equitable economic partnerships and address migration and security challenges. Europe remains a key source of foreign direct investment, technology transfer and humanitarian assistance for African countries.

Europe News


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Osmond receives maximum Spanish gov grant to develop EU's first rare earths mine
5th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Osmond Resources has received a €250 000 provisional grant from Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico, under the Spanish government's Critical Minerals Plan 2026... 


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Ten years at the wheel, Toyota boss gears up for yet more change
2nd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby this year marks a decade in the driver’s seat at the country’s best-selling vehicle brand. (Toyota has, in fact, been South... 


Top Ivana Jemelkova and Zhao Dong, below Boudewijn Siemons and Jaehoon Chang.
Hydrogen investment hits $130bn-plus mark on energy security, resilience rise
25th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Committed investment in clean hydrogen has hit the $130-billion-plus mark, driven by global energy security and resilience issues, with 90% of the 570 clean hydrogen projects already under... 


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Porto Marghera graphite processing hub, Italy
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

International Graphite and Alkeemia plan to build a graphite processing facility to supply processed graphite products to Europe’s industrial, energy storage, advanced manufacturing and defence... 


France President Emmanuel Macron
France's Macron hails new chapter in Canada ties, eyes gas deals
21st September 2026 By: Reuters

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed a new chapter in ties with Canada after the two countries agreed to forge deeper ties with the French leader saying bilateral talks were opening to see... 


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Manufacturer aims to boost digital protection, solutions
18th September 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Electronic control manufacturer CAREL Controls is working towards compliance with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act – a regulation that introduces mandatory cybersecurity standards for products that... 


Barro Alto nickel mine in Brazil
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business from... 


The Barro Alto mine
MMG banks on supply deals to get Anglo nickel deal through
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

Hong Kong-listed miner MMG is willing to guarantee long-term ferronickel supplies to European customers as it seeks to rescue its acquisition of Anglo American's AAL.L Brazilian nickel business... 


Lhyfe hydrogen facility
Hydrogen companies Lhyfe, H2APEX ink extended cooperation agreement
16th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Green hydrogen plant operator H2APEX Group has signed an extended agreement with Euronext-listed green hydrogen producer Lhyfe to respond to growing demand for renewable hydrogen in Germany. The... 


A copper mine in the DRC
Congo copper exports hit record levels as sales to US and Europe double
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo's copper exports hit a record 1.72-million metric tons in the first half of 2026, while the share shipped to the United States and Europe doubled from 2025 levels as... 


Yttrium chemical symbol
How obscure yttrium became a global flashpoint
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

If you want an insight into the state of the world right now, it's worth taking a look at yttrium. This obscure member of the rare earths family is going to be high on the agenda when China's... 


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French tech subsidiaries to investigate graphite, silicon combination for lithium-ion batteries
11th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian industrial technologies developer HPQ Silicon has announced its strategic partner, French technology company Novacium, will work together with a French subsidiary of Japan's Tokai Carbon... 


Top Ivana Jemelkova and Zhao Dong, below Boudewijn Siemons and Jaehoon Chang.
Hydrogen investment hits $130bn-plus mark on energy security, resilience rise
10th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Committed investment in clean hydrogen has hit the $130-billion-plus mark, driven by global energy security and resilience issues, with 90% of the 570 clean hydrogen projects already under... 


Ulan coal mine in Australia
Global coal demand forecast to rise by 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94bn tonnes due to Middle East conflict, IEA says
10th September 2026 By: Reuters

Global coal demand is forecast to rise by 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94-billion tonnes due to the Middle East conflict, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday. Disruptions to oil... 


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EU faces complaint over plan to simplify more environmental laws
9th September 2026 By: Reuters

Environmental campaign groups lodged a complaint against the European Commission on Tuesday, accusing the EU executive of moving ahead with an overhaul of water protection and management laws... 


E-waste
EU launches large-scale critical minerals recycling venture CIRCUIT4EU
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Horizon Europe, which is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation, has launched a new project called CIRCUIT4EU to recover critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from... 


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Logistics biggest threat to exports
28th August 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa's fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning that continued port and logistic... 


LFP battery
Canadian process tech company Nano One to roll out global LFP production partnership model
26th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian process technology company Nano One Materials Corporation is rapidly advancing a global lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode strategy as demand from energy storage, electric vehicles and... 


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Mercedes-Benz will become the first automotive company in Europe to integrate Hydro CIRCAL into series production for the next generation of large electric vehicles
Vehicle manufacturer turns to recycled aluminium for greener future
21st August 2026

Aluminium and renewable-energy company Hydro and luxury and light commercial vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz have expanded their partnership to increase the use of recycled and low-carbon... 


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Fully autonomous battery-powered underground loader introduced
20th August 2026

A new automated battery-powered loader is being introduced into the Cemex underground production site in Germany, aimed at ensuring safer underground operations that are more efficient and easier... 


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