The National Salt Company Salrom announces the extension of its concession license for a graphite exploitation site in the Ungurelasu – Polovragi area, a strategic project of European importance in the battery sector, for which the company is seeking nearly €200 million in EU funding. Graphite is an essential raw material for the manufacture of batteries, one of the most dynamic industries in the world at the moment. “The extension of the Graphite Shale Mining License will allow Salrom to develop business opportunities related to the maximum exploitation of the economic potential offered by this useful mineral substance, given that Salrom has an approved project, included in the list of 47 projects declared of strategic level by the European Commission regarding the exploitation and valorization of critical raw materials,” the company reports. The project involves the extraction and primary processing of graphite schist to produce battery-grade graphite, including the development of necessary mining infrastructure and the installation of processing equipment to convert raw material into high-purity graphite essential for battery production—particularly for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The total funding requested amounts to €198,306,135. With this initiative, Salrom is set to join the ranks of Europe’s major critical raw material producers, entering a rapidly expanding market with strong growth potential. For the first time, the European Commission has adopted a list of 47 strategic projects aimed at boosting domestic capacity for critical raw materials. These projects are expected to strengthen the European value chain and diversify sources of supply. They will be located across 13 EU member states.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
