Policies and Regulation
EU Moves to Forge Critical Minerals Partnership with US to Counter China’s Dominance
The EU is offering the US a critical minerals partnership to jointly reduce reliance on China and secure strategic supply chains.
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Policies and Regulation
EU to Offer US Critical Minerals Partnership to Counter China’s Dominance
The European Union plans to propose a strategic partnership with the United States to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals, aiming to align with Washington’s push for secure global supply chains and…
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Allied Nations to Meet in Washington on Critical Minerals Strategy as De-Risking from China Accelerates
Allied economies are accelerating talks on a critical minerals alliance as they seek to reduce strategic dependence on China.
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EU Unlikely to Cut Critical Minerals Dependence on China by 2030, Auditors Warn
EU auditors warn that Europe will remain heavily dependent on Chinese critical raw materials well beyond 2030 despite diversification efforts.
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EU Weighs Ban on Russian Platinum Group Metals and Copper in New Sanctions Package
The EU is considering banning Russian platinum group metals and copper imports as part of a new sanctions package amid tight global markets.
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Wartime Disruptions Push Tungsten Market Toward China and Turn Central Asia Into a Strategic Alternative
Sanctions on Russia and tighter Chinese export controls have turned Central Asia into a strategic battleground for the future of tungsten supply.
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Kazakhstan to invest $500 million in high-resolution geological mapping to boost mineral exploration
Kazakhstan plans to spend about $500 million over three years on high-resolution geological mapping and seismic surveys to improve mineral and hydrocarbon exploration.
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European Commission seeks industry backing for ‘Made in Europe’ push ahead of Industrial Accelerator Act
The European Commission is calling on industry leaders to back a ‘Made in Europe’ push as it prepares to launch the Industrial Accelerator Act.
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Kazakhstan tightens rules for subsoil use and mineral rights
Kazakhstan has tightened subsoil use rules, introducing tougher payment, licensing and investment requirements for investors.
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Serbia adopts draft minerals strategy for 2025–2040, sets focus on sustainability and critical raw materials
Serbia has approved a draft minerals strategy for 2025–2040, prioritising sustainability, environmental protection, and secure supplies of critical raw materials.