Copper, lithium, rare earth metals: Germany’s raw materials problem
The largest European economy is not doing well – it is currently stagnating. There is also another problem: Germany is increasingly dependent on importing essential...
Tag : green technology
Balancing acts: The green technology-mining paradox
The technologies crucial for combating the climate crisis ironically rely on an industry with a tarnished environmental track record. Mining, notorious for excessive water usage,...
Europe’s pursuit of green technologies spurs interest in mining revival
Europe is facing a pivotal moment in its quest for sustainable resource independence. The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that after a hiatus of over...
Challenging China’s belt and road: US-EU collaboration on the Lobito Corridor project in Africa
In a bid to counter China’s influence in Africa, the US and EU are collaborating on the Lobito Corridor project, linking critical mineral-rich regions in...
