EU Must Accelerate Critical Minerals Strategy Amid China Export Curbs

Post Views: 314 Europe Rare earths EU Faces Pressure to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply The European Union faces growing pressure to secure its critical minerals supply amid China’s export curbs. The European Initiative for Energy Security (EIES) warns that Europe risks lagging behind China and the United States in strategic mineral investments. Limited mining and refining capacity leaves Europe vulnerable as Beijing tightens control over rare earths, essential for defence, batteries, and wind turbines. EIES recommends the EU allocate “substantial, dedicated” funding for critical minerals ...