Economics ministers in Namibia and South Africa. New partnerships to diversify Germany's energy and raw materials supply.

Criticism from companies: Costs and effort too high.

In the conflict over US subsidies for electric cars, EU Commission President von der Leyen is counting on cooperation.

Support from international investors to accelerate development of Australia's first processing plant.

Free trade agreement between Canada and the EU could facilitate diversification of raw material supply.

Stronger cooperation planned on critical minerals and hydrogen.