Eurasian mining, markets, policy and technology intelligenceTag
94 published stories in this archive.
Policies and Regulation
Europe's Critical Raw Materials Act aims to enhance supply chain resilience, but implementation challenges persist, necessitating increased investment and coordinated policies for success.
Policies and Regulation
The EU is forming an emergency task force to prepare for potential rare earths supply disruptions from China, as current export arrangements expire in October, threatening critical manufacturing inputs.
Industry News
Spain has launched a €414 million critical minerals strategy to accelerate exploration, mining and processing, supporting projects such as Oropesa Tin and Barruecopardo tungsten as the EU seeks to diversify raw material…
Industry News
The European Parliament has called for an EU ban on alumina exports to Russia, citing concerns that the material may indirectly support the country's defense industry.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakh exporters of aluminum and steel products may face more than €100 million in annual costs under the EU’s new CBAM carbon regulation system.
Industry News
EU officials say control over critical raw materials is becoming central to global economic and geopolitical power.
Industry News
European analysts warn that growing dependence on Chinese imports is accelerating industrial decline and job losses across Europe.
Policies and Regulation
A new report accuses the EU of weakening environmental safeguards to fast-track industrial and energy projects across Europe.
Policies and Regulation
We are moving from a system of running costs—buying oil and gas to keep the lights on—to a system of capital costs, where the minerals we bake into our technology define our…
Industry News
The EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act is seen as crucial to restoring competitiveness in Europe’s metals sector.