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Among the participants was Guy Thiran, Director General of Eurometaux, who joined fellow raw materials leaders to explore strategies for fortifying Europe's energy transition, which heavily relies on metals, emphasizing the twin pillars of security and sustainability.
Highlighting Europe's robust industrial foundation, Thiran pointed to over 70 ongoing projects spanning the metals supply chain, from mining and processing to recycling, boasting a world-leading environmental footprint.
The focus now shifts towards advancing these projects in alignment with the Critical Raw Materials Act 2030 production goals while revitalizing existing operations.
Thiran outlined five key EU actions discussed during the dialogue:
Delivering EU Finance: Urgent provision of EU finance to stimulate raw materials investment and narrow the competitiveness gap with global counterparts, with particular emphasis on mid-stream processing.
Energy-Intensive Industries Link: Strengthening the connec