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German Industry Urged to Tackle Dependence on Imported Raw Materials
The BDI warns that Germany's dependence on imported raw materials is at an all-time high and requires urgent action.
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Kazakhstan Implements Measures to Address Raw Material Shortage
Kazakhstan implements measures to address raw material shortage.
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EU and Australia Nearing Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials for Green and Digital Transitions
EU and Australia are close to finalizing a strategic partnership on raw materials for green and digital transitions, with the agreement anticipated to be signed in May.
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EU Commission President Visits Greenland Amid Rising Strategic Importance
EU Commission President's visit to Greenland underscores the region's strategic importance amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Navigating Global Geopolitics: Germany and the EU’s Quest for Raw Materials
With the global demand for minerals and metals on the rise, Germany and the EU navigate geopolitical complexities, recognizing the pivotal role of raw materials in sustaining industrial growth and competitiveness.
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State Bank Advises Germany to Diversify Copper, Lithium, and Rare Earth Supplies
KfW, in collaboration with IW Consult and Fraunhofer ISI, advises Germany to diversify copper, lithium, and rare earth supplies for resilience in the face of global transformations.
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European Leaders Discuss Critical Raw Materials in Clean Transition Dialogue
Today, industry leaders convened for Maroš Šefčovič’s Clean Transition Dialogue on Critical Raw Materials, where discussions centered on bolstering Europe's critical minerals supply, advancing circularity, and responsibly securing global resources.
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Germany invests $1.1bn to counter China on raw materials
The German government earmarked about €1 billion ($1.1 billion) for raw materials investments as it seeks to reduce dependency on producers such as China for critical minerals, according to people familiar with…
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Extraction of raw materials to rise by 60% by 2060, says UN report
Report proposes action to reduce overall demand rather than simply increasing ‘green’ production
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Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries
European carmakers have secured less than a sixth of the key raw materials they will need by 2030 to make electric vehicle batteries, according to analysis that highlights the expected scramble for…