Policies and Regulation
EU Divided as 10 Countries Push to Reform Carbon Market Ahead of Summit
Ten EU countries are pushing to reform the bloc’s carbon market, warning it threatens industrial competitiveness.
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Companies & Organisations
US, EU and Japan Prepare Critical Minerals Trade Pact to Counter China
The US, EU and Japan are preparing a critical minerals trade framework featuring price floors and coordinated policies to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Policies and Regulation
Macron Calls for Reducing Europe’s Dependence on Russian Uranium
France’s president Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to diversify uranium supplies away from Russia, highlighting Uzbekistan as a potential partner.
Industry News
European Mining and Utilities Stocks Hit Record Highs, Surpassing 2008 Peaks
European mining and utilities stocks have surpassed their 2008 highs amid rising metal prices and AI-driven energy demand.
Policies and Regulation
EU Expects US to Narrow Scope of Steel and Aluminium Derivative Tariffs
The EU expects the US to soon narrow the scope of 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium derivative products, easing trade tensions.
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.
Policies and Regulation
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.
Policies and Regulation
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.
Policies and Regulation
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.
Industry News
EU’s Push for Critical Minerals Raises Concerns Over Securitization and Democratic Backsliding
Europe’s push to secure critical minerals is increasingly framed as a security issue, prompting warnings about weakened environmental rights and democratic safeguards.