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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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Greenland’s Kvanefjeld rare earth project highlights Europe’s late scramble for strategic minerals
The stalled Kvanefjeld project underscores how geopolitics and regulation are hindering Europe’s access to Greenland’s rare earth wealth.
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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.
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Deep beneath Kiruna, Sweden pushes forward in Europe’s race to mine rare earths
Far below the Arctic town of Kiruna, LKAB is advancing Europe’s most promising effort yet to develop a domestic rare earth supply.
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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
Portugal Emerges as Potential Hub for Critical Minerals as Exploration Intensifies
Portugal’s subsoil is drawing rising EU interest as exploration reveals potential reserves of rare earths and other critical minerals.
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Serbia Zijin Copper Cleans Up Bor’s Legacy Pollution Through Smelter Modernisation and Dust Control
The launch of the Kazakhstan–EU Gateway platform signals a deeper strategic partnership on critical raw materials between Europe and Central Asia.
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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.