EU’s dilemma: Unveiling China’s hidden mineral strategy and its policy implications
In the midst of the EU’s efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical mineral supplies, China’s opacity regarding long-term plans for its mineral sector...
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IEA report emphasizes need for more investment despite 2023 price dip in clean energy minerals
Prices for key minerals used in clean energy technologies fell in 2023 as supply outpaced demand, easing pressure on the market. However, a new report...
Europe needs increased investment to secure critical raw materials for EV production
Europe’s reliance on importing the majority of raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) production is proving increasingly unsustainable, leaving its economy vulnerable. This week, the...
Green transition: Easpring Finland’s proposal for cathode active material plant in Kotka
Easpring Finland New Materials Oy, a joint venture between Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd., has recently applied for an environmental...
EIT RawMaterials reveals €100 million funding to strengthen Europe’s raw materials sector at Raw Materials Summit
EIT RawMaterials’ commitment of €100 million to support high-impact raw materials projects in Europe, announced at the Raw Materials Summit, marks a significant investment in...
Sweden’s state-owned mining firm unveils Europe’s largest rare earth find
LKAB announced on Thursday the identification of over 1 million tonnes of rare earth oxides in the Kiruna region of northern Sweden, marking the largest...
Fostering sustainability: EU Trade Unions advocate for responsible raw material strategies
Claes Mikael Stahl, Deputy General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), and Judith Kirton-Darling, General Secretary of IndustriAll Europe, emphasize the critical importance...
Exploring prospects: Namibia’s mining industry and EU-Africa relations
A recent study delving into Namibia’s mining sector sheds light on Europe’s efforts to foster strategic collaborations with African nations. Funded by the EU, the...
Unveiling Graphite’s strategic role: Insights into the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has retained battery-grade graphite on its list of strategic raw materials in its final version, reflecting its...
Heraeus Remloy introduces eco-friendly magnet recycling for sustainable solutions
As demand for magnets, particularly those made from rare earths like neodymium, continues to soar across various industries, the need for sustainable production methods has...