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…
Industry News
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.
Industry News
Battery storage boom lifts lithium demand outlook for 2026 despite lingering oversupply risks
Rising energy storage demand is reshaping lithium market expectations for 2026, supporting prices after years of oversupply.
Industry News
China Lithium Prices Surge After Yichun Plans to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China climbed sharply after Yichun authorities announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
Industry News
China Lithium Prices Jump After Yichun Moves to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China surged after authorities in Yichun announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
Industry News
Germany Reports “Constructive” Signals from China on Rare Earth Supplies
Germany says China signalled it will “constructively” handle rare earth export licences amid rising geopolitical strains.
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
Safran Taps UK Researchers to Lead Europe’s Push for Rare-Earth Alternatives Amid Fears of China’s Market Dominance
Safran has chosen the UK to lead Europe’s effort to develop alternatives to Chinese rare earths, warning that Beijing’s dominance poses a major risk to aerospace supply chains.
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.