The development and influence of EU policies on CRM
In 2008, the European Commission initiated the Raw Materials Initiative, marking the inception of a comprehensive strategy aimed at securing access to raw materials on...
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Unveiling the vital role of rare earth elements
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemical elements that are crucial components in many modern technologies, and particularly in the engines of electric...
Key EU Horizon R&D projects focused on major mineral resources
European Union’s Horizon 2020 program, which was the biggest EU Research and Innovation program with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014...
CLG Europe advocates for increased circularity in the EU’s critical raw materials market
CLG Europe’s Materials & Products Taskforce, in collaboration with the Wuppertal Institute, has unveiled a report highlighting the pressing need for increased circularity within the...
Controversy surrounds EU-Rwanda mineral agreement
The European Union’s signing of an agreement on the sustainability and traceability of strategic minerals with Rwanda, a country allegedly obtaining them illegally from a...
Engagement of Australian mining companies in EU financial markets
Australian mining companies are active across the globe, including in the European Union (EU), drawn by the region’s stable regulatory environment, strategic markets, and in...
Challenges in the EU’s pursuit of renewable hydrogen from African resources
In the race against time to achieve net-zero targets, the European Union (EU) is exploring the potential of African sunlight and wind to generate renewable...
Europe’s pursuit of raw materials in the midst of global shifts in supply chains
With the rising demands of energy transition, electromobility, and digitalization, the global appetite for minerals and metals is escalating. Germany, a crucial business hub in...
Managing the challenges of “domestic” rare earth mining across Europe
The European Union’s pursuit of “strategic autonomy” has gained prominence following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shedding light on the EU’s reliance on autocratic regimes...
European Union slashes imports of Russian iron and steel products in 2023 amid sanctions
The main share of imports falls on semi-finished products – 69.4% of the total volume of deliveries In 2023, the European Union reduced imports of...
