Italy, France, Germany, and others have already launched similar financing tools.
Invest International, a Dutch government-backed organization focused on facilitating international investments, has announced plans to launch a public-private investment fund targeting critical raw materials. According to a statement by the organization, the fund aims to enhance Dutch companies’ access to existing supply chains while boosting alternative sourcing through increased recycling efforts and improved resource efficiency.
Dutch companies and foreign companies operating within the country are spread across the value chain of critical minerals, from mining to processing and manufacturing, as well as recycling. However, the Netherlands is nonetheless import-dependent, especially in high-tech fields like the semiconductor and electronics industries, according to The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (PDF).
The fund is set to partner with banks, pension funds, and other EU-backed organizations to outline a suitable investment strategy for projects attempting to address this dependency. The push aligns with efforts in other European states, as countries like Germany and France have already implemented similar financing tools.
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