EU faces obstacles in meeting rare earths objectives under new legislation
The EU faces significant challenges in meeting its ambitious goals to boost domestic output of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China, as outlined in...
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Romania updates mining code to harness critical materials with environmental focus
The Romanian government has approved amendments to the Mining Code to facilitate the reopening of non-energy mining operations, announced Economy Minister Radu Oprea on Friday....
Solvay’s La Rochelle facility spearheads Europe’s rare earth industry renaissance
Solvay, the current owner of a once-prominent rare earth processing plant in La Rochelle, France, is taking ambitious steps to rejuvenate the facility and restore...
EU countries collaborate to secure investments in critical raw materials
Jack Lifton, Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI), pointed out a critical deficiency in government strategy, asserting, “The government lacks subject matter expertise and...
EU forges strategic partnerships with DRC and Zambia to secure critical mineral supplies
In October 2023, at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the European Union (EU) Commission made significant strides in securing its critical raw materials (CRM)...
Sweden’s role in Europe’s rare metal supply: Balancing sustainability and geopolitical strategy
Europe’s pursuit of climate and sustainability targets, coupled with a desire to reduce dependency on a single autocratic superpower, underscores the critical need for a...
Italy commits one billion to revitalize mining for critical raw materials
Italy has taken decisive steps to rejuvenate its mining sector and secure a stable supply of critical raw materials. A new decree approved by the...
From resource riches to economic renaissance: Kazakhstan’s role in critical minerals
Kazakhstan stands out as a vital player in the global landscape of critical raw materials due to its rich deposits of essential elements such as...
EU’s bold step for raw material independence: The Critical Raw Materials Act unveiled
In May 2024, the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) came into force, setting ambitious benchmarks for the domestic production and diversification of strategic raw...
From scarcity to sustainability: How Europe can secure Its critical material supply
The sustainability and resilience of modern economies hinge critically on the availability and management of key raw materials, such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. These...