US EditionEurope races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount
- The European Union is addressing its dependence on foreign supply chains for critical materials after events like the COVID pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine heightened awareness of vulnerabilities.
- The European Union unveiled a list of 47 strategic projects to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for critical minerals, as geopolitical tensions rise.
- The European Commission released a list of 47 strategic projects aimed at boosting production of lithium and tungsten essential for electric vehicles and other technologies.
- Aiming for self-sufficiency, the EU plans to meet specific extraction, processing, and recycling targets by 2030.
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Europe races to secure critical minerals
ATHENS, Greece — A top European Union official visited a strategic metals site in central Greece on Thursday, after the bloc announced plans to accelerate production of its own critical minerals and reduce dependence on China.
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Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount
The European Union is ramping up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. Stéphane Séjourné, a top EU official, visited a Greek aluminum plant that will begin extracting gallium — essential for semiconductors, 5G, and military systems
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