Media Report: Pensana Abandons Plans for UK Rare Earth Refinery
Due to better market conditions, the company now plans to operate in the United States.
Due to better market conditions, the company now plans to operate in the United States.
A survey by the digital association Bitkom shows that German companies are particularly concerned about dependencies on China and the USA.
Another three million jobs are indirectly linked to critical raw materials, according to a McKinsey analysis. In addition to increased recycling and joint procurement platforms for companies, strategic stockpiling is expected to improve supply security.
WEEE Forum highlights potential for recovering critical raw materials.
In September, only 4,000 tons of the critical raw materials were exported — 31 percent less than in August.
While the United States once again made headlines in the first half of the week with initiatives to build Western supply chains, raw materials giant China returned from its holiday break with a striking announcement.