Germany launches €1 billion initiative to bolster raw material security
The German government’s Raw Materials Fund is officially moving forward, as announced by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). With a...
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Breaking the titanium dependency: Europe’s challenge in securing aerospace supply chains
The situation surrounding titanium supply for the aerospace sector in Europe highlights significant vulnerabilities in the face of geopolitical tensions. While Apple’s transition to titanium...
Navigating Europe’s critical raw materials challenge: Innovations and future strategies
The European Union is facing significant challenges in achieving its goals for critical raw materials (CRMs), which are essential for the continent’s clean energy transition...
Securing Europe’s critical raw materials: Strategic partnerships, trade agreements and investment protection challenges
The European Union’s strategy to secure access to critical raw materials (CRMs) is increasingly focused on reducing supply chain dependencies and ensuring a stable supply...
Germany’s analysis: Overcoming obstacles to boost rare earth magnet recycling in Europe
The German Raw Materials Agency (DERA) has released a study by Fraunhofer IWKS on the recycling status of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets in Germany. The Critical...
Assessing global ownership of critical raw materials: Implications for EU strategic independence
The transition to renewable energy demands substantial quantities of critical raw materials (CRMs), which are predominantly mined and processed in regions far from the European...
Future challenges for the EU in research and innovation for critical raw materials: Strategic autonomy, global competitiveness and sustainability
In the coming years, the European Union faces significant policy challenges related to research and innovation (R&I) in critical raw materials (CRM). These challenges revolve...
Strengthening EU strategic autonomy through innovation in critical and strategic raw materials
Critical and strategic raw materials are crucial for the European Union’s economy, societal needs and policy objectives. However, their supply is currently at risk and...
Importance of mineral raw materials for Europe and call for enhanced research
The supply of essential mineral raw materials, such as copper and lithium, is crucial for the European economy and social prosperity. These materials are difficult...
Serbia’s lithium deal with EU sparks controversy over environmental risks and political tensions
On July 19, Serbia and the European Union formalized a strategic partnership on critical raw materials, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessing the agreement. The...
