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EU steps up critical minerals policy but risks falling behind the US and China
Despite new policy initiatives, experts warn the EU is still lagging behind the US and China in securing resilient critical mineral supply chains.
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Portugal aims to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2025 with focus on local benefits
Portugal plans to launch a lithium prospecting tender in 2025 as it seeks battery-grade production while ensuring local communities share in the benefits.
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Greenland’s Kvanefjeld rare earth project highlights Europe’s late scramble for strategic minerals
The stalled Kvanefjeld project underscores how geopolitics and regulation are hindering Europe’s access to Greenland’s rare earth wealth.
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European Metals submits full EIA for Cinovec lithium project in Czech Republic
European Metals has reached a major regulatory milestone for the Cinovec lithium project by submitting its full EIA.
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Zinnwald Lithium advances German lithium project after planning assessment
Zinnwald Lithium has cleared a key planning hurdle for its integrated lithium project in Germany.
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Ukraine’s lithium sector emerges as a strategic pillar for Europe’s critical minerals security
Ukraine’s lithium resources are attracting investors as Europe seeks secure, regional alternatives in critical minerals supply chains.
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EU carbon border tax could give Canadian nickel a competitive edge in Europe
Possible inclusion of nickel under the EU’s carbon border tax could boost the competitiveness of low-carbon Canadian nickel exports.
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Deep beneath Kiruna, Sweden pushes forward in Europe’s race to mine rare earths
Far below the Arctic town of Kiruna, LKAB is advancing Europe’s most promising effort yet to develop a domestic rare earth supply.
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Germany calls for stronger cooperation on critical raw materials ahead of Washington talks
Germany is pushing for deeper international cooperation to secure critical raw materials and reduce supply chain dependencies.
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Savannah Resources secures up to €110 million state grant for Barroso lithium project in Portugal
Savannah Resources has secured up to €110 million in non-repayable state funding to advance construction of Portugal’s Barroso lithium project.