From Handshakes to Shovels in the Ground: How the EU Can Reset Its Minerals Diplomacy

CleanTechnica
By Transport & Environment…Apr 21, 2026, 9:59 am129 ptsTrending
The energy crisis highlights the need to avoid new dependencies for critical raw materials. Stepping up the EU’s ‘minerals diplomacy’ can offer a way forward – if coupled with financial firepower. Every oil crisis exposes how vulnerable Europe is to fossil fuel imports. Switching to renewables and…

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