With its large reserves of raw materials, the North American country could play an important role in global supply chains.
In view of its climate protection targets, Europe must reduce its dependence on raw materials and produce more metals itself, a research team demands. A different policy is also needed.
German automotive supplier plans double-digit annual growth in sales of electric components.
EU countries agree on phasing out internal combustion engines from 2035 - with possible exceptions for synthetic fuels. The demand for raw materials will increase in any case.
Partnership aims to improve raw material supply to meet climate targets.
The United States relies heavily on China for supplies of raw materials such as rare earths. This is set to change - through domestic production and diversified supply chains, but also through new legislation.