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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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Industry News
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.
Industry News
Mozambique Smelter Shutdown Set to Tighten Global Aluminum Supply in 2026
The shutdown of Mozambique’s Mozal smelter is expected to push the global aluminum market into a deeper deficit next year.
Industry News
Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Launches New Platform for Strategic Critical Raw Materials Cooperation
The Kazakhstan–EU Gateway platform was inaugurated in Brussels to deepen strategic cooperation on critical raw materials.
Industry News
EU Unveils New Raw-Materials Security Doctrine to Cut Foreign Dependence
The EU is shifting from raw-materials policy to execution, targeting a 50% cut in foreign dependence through domestic processing and recycling.
Industry News
REsourceEU Puts Europe’s Critical Minerals Strategy Into Action With Early Molybdenum and Lithium Backing
The EU’s €3-billion REsourceEU package marks a shift from strategy to execution, with early backing for molybdenum and lithium projects aimed at strengthening Europe’s industrial resilience.
Industry News
EU Reaches Provisional Deal to Strengthen Foreign Investment Screening Rules
The EU has agreed on tougher foreign investment screening rules to protect security while maintaining openness to global capital.
Companies & Organisations
Boliden CEO Says EU Is a Decade Late on Rare Earths as Brussels Fast-Tracks €3 Billion Plan
Boliden’s CEO says the EU is a decade late on rare earths as Brussels launches a €3bn plan that offers little direct benefit to most European miners.
Policies and Regulation
EU Unveils Multi-Billion-Euro Plan to Curb Dependence on China for Rare Earths Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Brussels has announced a €3bn plan to reduce EU reliance on Chinese rare earths, creating new supply hubs, limiting waste exports and tightening its economic security strategy.
Policies and Regulation
EU Launches RESourceEU Action Plan to Cut Critical Mineral Dependencies and Fast-Track Strategic Projects
The EU’s new RESourceEU plan mobilises billions, accelerates permitting and establishes new institutions to cut critical-material dependencies and secure Europe’s industrial future.