In the first call, 60 projects were already selected. Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, these projects can benefit from faster approvals and easier access to funding.
Geopolitical tensions and export controls imposed by China, the world’s largest producer, continue to shape the volatile market.
Year-end surge helped offset disruptions earlier this year.
New data from China’s customs authorities show that exports of dysprosium rose markedly in December.
The draft includes provisions on foreign investment, local content requirements, and the stockpiling of critical minerals.
China released the first batch of December export data this week.