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Why has Greenland become a strategic focus for global powers?

Tensions have escalated between the US and Europe as Donald Trump ratchets up efforts to acquire Greenland. Its wealth in rare earths and other minerals makes it highly attractive. Watch the video.

21 January 2026

Europe News

European Commission keeps Portuguese lithium mine's 'strategic' status

The European Union is prioritising domestic production of key raw materials to manufacture electric vehicles without becoming reliant on other world powers.

4 December 2025

Europe News

Will the EU's climate goals be affected by Washington's trade war?

US pressure and Chinese restrictions on rare earth metals are disrupting EU supply chains, challenging the bloc's climate goals and increasing dependency on foreign resources.

21 October 2025

Business

UK government not ruling out nationalising key British steel plant

The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.

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Europe News

EU targets Africa’s mineral wealth and green energy in new partnership

EU to invest in critical raw materials processing in South Africa, and transport links to Democratic Republic of Congo, another key source of minerals essential to the energy and digital transitions.

Europe News

Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

Europe in Motion

Which Latin American countries is the EU sourcing raw materials from?

As the EU's demand for critical raw materials such as lithium is unmet, the EU is signing agreements with like-minded Latin American countries to bridge the gap.

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This house made of straw can 'breathe,' thermoregulate and insulate

In Bulgaria, some architects and companies are turning to eco-friendly building materials.

Earth News

EU eyes access to critical raw materials in Angola investment deal

The EU hopes a first-of-a-kind investment deal with Angola will increase access to key resources needed for the green transition, while encouraging the west African state no to become over-reliant on its substantial oil reserves.

2 September 2024

Earth News

Legislators urged to address mining waste as EU production quota looms

With targets to ramp up raw material extraction across Europe, policymakers are urged to address the problem of mining waste.

Europe News

EU moves to secure lithium supplies from Serbia amid protests

Brussels has signed a cooperation agreement with Serbia on the supply of critical raw materials, in a move that is also seen as a pivot by the Balkan nation, traditionally an ally of Russia, towards the EU.

Economy

Flicker of optimism for Europe's producers as energy prices see a fall

Higher energy prices over the past few months because of the Russia-Ukraine war have been costly for European factories and manufacturers.

Earth News

Commission clinches raw materials deal with Australia

Trade partnership will give access to a vast pool of critical raw minerals to assist the EU aim of diversifying supply.

Earth News

3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment

The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break.

Earth News

Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing

EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas.

Earth News

Why is lithium crucial to the EU's green and digital transition?

Lithium is one of the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act, and a key component in the EU’s quest to ditch fossil fuels and switch to clean energy.