Raw Material Security: Italy Aims to Revive Domestic Mining Sector
For the first time in 30 years, new deposits of critical minerals will be explored nationwide.
For the first time in 30 years, new deposits of critical minerals will be explored nationwide.
As part of the Critical Raw Materials Act, the mechanism is intended to help companies secure more reliable access to critical raw materials and energy products.
Rare earths mined in Africa to be refined in the U.S. to meet rising demand from civilian and defense sectors.
The People’s Republic may ease its export restrictions after the two countries reached a framework agreement in their ongoing trade dispute. Impact on other countries remains unclear.
The state export credit agency offers support for the development of the Wicheeda mine.
Until now, the global annual production of rubidium, estimated to be only a few tonnes, has likely come exclusively from China.