EU's race for lithium and rare earths sidelined calls to reduce consumption, finds study

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Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 pm124 ptsTrending
In 2024, the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) came into force. The regulation is intended to secure Europe's supply of critical raw materials, especially minerals and metals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. The EU is therefore focusing on reducing its dependence on third countries such as…

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