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Policies and Regulation
The EU has opened its second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act, inviting submissions by January 2026 to strengthen raw materials supply security.
Industry News
Greece is now home to the EU’s only gallium production site, as Europe seeks to cut its reliance on Chinese critical minerals.
Industry News
Lithium developers warn that EU hazard rules could derail Europe's clean energy strategy.
Policies and Regulation
The EU insists its $750bn energy deal with the US won’t derail its 2050 climate goals despite criticism from environmental groups.
Policies and Regulation
MEPs accuse the EU Commission of sidelining transparency in its rush to approve strategic mining projects.
Industry News
The EU is moving to stockpile critical minerals and essential goods as it braces for geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions.
Industry News
Brussels will now allow EU states to cover a quarter of power bills for heavy industries, breaking long-standing rules on operating cost subsidies.
Industry News
EU leaders head to Beijing in July aiming to secure rare earth supplies amid growing trade tensions with China
Policies and Regulation
Critical raw materials (CRM) now sit at the heart of the partnership announced at the region’s first EU-Central Asia summit, and Brussels has earmarked €2.5 billion ($2.875 billion) of that money for new…
Policies and Regulation
Trump’s Tariff Surge Sparks Global Aluminum Scrap War as US-EU Tensions Rise