Struggling State of the Critical Minerals Sector Raises Concerns
The critical mineral industry required to power the energy transition away from fossil fuels is in an unhealthy state and running ahead of itself, says...
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Amidst Growing Importance, Europe’s Battery Innovation Strategy Takes Center Stage
Europe aspires to become a global leader in battery innovation. To this end, BATT4EU has published a new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda recommending the...
Hastings Explores Rare Earth Processing in China
Regarding critical minerals, Western countries are striving for a more independent supply from China – but new cooperation agreements with the raw materials giant are...
Unpacking the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act: Assessing the Real Impact on Battery Production
The initial situation is clear: batteries, produced as sustainably as possible, will be needed in all areas of life in the future. With the automotive...
Analyzing the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act: Ambitions and Limitations Unveiled
The Members of the European Parliament gave the final text of the Critical Raw Materials Act a green light. The EEB acknowledges some improvements in...
Kazakhstan Emerges as Primary Supplier for Over Half of EU’s Critical Raw Materials
Kazakhstan produces and processes 19 types of essential raw materials included in the list of critical raw materials for the European Union (EU), reported the...
Europe’s Metals Sector Aspires for Autonomy with the Critical Raw Materials Act
During her State of the Union speech on 14 September 2022, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was uncompromising: “Today, China controls...
EU’s Initiative to Curtail Dependency: Critical Raw Materials Act Aims for Reduction
Rare earths, lithium and other raw materials are of enormous importance for future technologies. The demand for such “critical raw materials” will continue to increase...
China’s Strategic Grip Strengthens on Essential Minerals amid Global Concerns
The historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 took bold steps towards promoting U.S. production of critical minerals, with a dual-pronged goal of supporting a...
Boron Revolution: Paving the Way for Global Decarbonization through Sustainable Production
As the world transitions to cleaner energy, specific materials and their derivatives will need access to more secure sources. 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. is providing...
