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Germany Emerges as Europe’s Lithium Hub with New Strategic Projects
The EU has selected 46 strategic projects, with Germany leading in lithium initiatives, aiming to establish a complete European lithium supply chain.
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Industry News
Sokli Mining Project Granted Strategic Status Under EU Critical Raw Materials Act
The Sokli mining project in Finland has been designated a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, enhancing its significance for Europe's mineral supply security.
Companies & Organisations
European Commission Grants Strategic Status to KGHM’s Major Copper Projects
The European Commission has granted strategic status to KGHM's copper projects, facilitating faster permitting and supporting EU goals for critical mineral production and recycling.
Industry News
EU Announces 46 New Strategic Projects to Enhance Critical Raw Materials Supply Chains
The EU has selected 46 new Strategic Projects to enhance its critical raw materials supply chains, aiming for greater self-sufficiency and reduced dependency on single suppliers by 2030.
Analytics
EU’s Critical Raw Materials Framework: A Call for Member States and Investors to Act
The EU has established a robust framework for critical raw materials, but execution by member states and private investment is crucial for success.
Industry News
EU’s Strategic Raw Materials Initiative Faces Setbacks as Projects Fail
The EU's strategic raw materials initiative is struggling, with key projects like Viridian Lithium failing to secure funding and approvals, raising concerns about Europe's dependence on China.
Policies and Regulation
EU Aluminium Import Ban: The Hidden Dependency on Russian Supply Chains
The EU's ban on Russian aluminium imports by 2027 exposes France's reliance on Russian alumina, raising concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities amid geopolitical tensions.
Companies & Organisations
Almonty Industries to Supply Sandvik with Tungsten from Spanish Mine Tailings
Almonty Industries will supply Sandvik with tungsten from Spanish mine tailings, addressing Western demand for alternatives to Chinese supplies amid rising prices and geopolitical tensions.
Industry News
EU Faces Funding Challenges for Strategic Raw Material Projects
The EU faces significant financing challenges for strategic raw material projects, with calls for increased investment to meet critical resource targets by 2030.
Industry News
Uzbekistan Aims to Retain Profits from Central Asia’s Critical Metals Amid Growing EU Interest
Uzbekistan seeks to retain profits from critical metals as EU interest grows, aiming to develop a complete production cycle from extraction to high-value product manufacturing.