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Germany calls for stronger cooperation on critical raw materials ahead of Washington talks
Germany is pushing for deeper international cooperation to secure critical raw materials and reduce supply chain dependencies.
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Companies & Organisations
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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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.
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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.
Policies and Regulation
EU and Australia Deepen Cooperation on Critical Raw Materials Amid Western Push to Reduce Reliance on China
EU and Australia expand critical minerals cooperation as Western nations work to reduce reliance on China.
Companies & Organisations
Ferroglobe PLC Suspends Silicon Metal Production in Europe, Citing Market Pressures and Need for Fair Competition
Ferroglobe PLC, a key player in the silicon industry, has announced the temporary suspension of all silicon production in France and Europe starting this October. This decision comes amidst collapsing demand, falling…
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Uzbekistan Signs Critical Minerals Investment Deals with U.S. Companies
Uzbekistan signs mineral investment deals with U.S. firms as part of a $2.6B sector push.
Policies and Regulation
EU’s Pro-Business Roadmap Emphasises Mining Amid Economic Shift
The EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe's economic model on Wednesday, marking a shift towards a more business-friendly Brussels after five years of heavy focus on green goals.
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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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Explained: The EU’s handicap in the global race for critical raw materials
The EU is highly dependent on third countries for the raw materials needed to engineer its energy transition and digital transformation