The Imperative for an International Approach to Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis has made the European Union acutely aware of its exposure to geopolitical risks in key...
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Exploring the Geopolitical Implications of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has exposed the geopolitical risks in key supply chains for the European Union (EU). Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are...
EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Appropriate Objectives, Transparent Implementation
Germany’s and Europe’s dependence on mineral raw materials such as rare earths from China is already greater than that for oil and natural gas from...
Addressing the Expenses of Resilience: EU’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Requires Additional Commitment
Europe’s green transition is expected to generate a substantial increase in demand for critical raw materials. European firms heavily rely on imports for these minerals,...
Navigating the EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Agreements, Extraction, Processing, and Recycling Initiatives
The European continent struggles with the dilemma to secure its raw material supply chain for the sake of its green transition and energy sovereignty, at...
Abundant Presence of Critical Raw Materials Found in Mining Waste from Bergslagen
High levels of critical raw materials such as rare earth elements, phosphorus and tungsten are found in old mining waste in Bergslagen. This is shown...
Norway Emerges as a Desirable Destination for Mineral Extraction Opportunities
“Norway is an attractive country in the context of the EU because we have the geological conditions to find critical minerals and metals, is a...
Critical Raw Materials in Serbia: Meeting the Demand for Sustainable Development
Critical raw materials play a vital role in various industries, including renewable energy, electronics, and automotive sectors. As global demand for these resources continues to...
Mining Exploration in Serbia: Lessons Learned from Foreign Companies’ Mistakes
Serbia holds abundant mineral resources, attracting the attention of foreign mining companies seeking to tap into the country’s potential. These companies play a significant role...
Australia’s Ambition: Willingness to Scale Up Development of the Next Critical Mineral
The forces of demand driven by the global energy transition and supply limited by geopolitics are coalescing to make yet another mineral globally ‘critical’—uranium. Australia’s...