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9 Oct 2026 · Mining Technology
EU selects 46 more strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission chose 46 new strategic projects in 16 member states from 102 applications in its latest call under the Critical Raw Materials Act. Eight are extraction, 11 processing and 19 recycling projects, with eight more spanning two stages, and together they cover 15 of the 17 strategic raw materials, including battery metals, tungsten, magnesium and rare earths.
17 Sept 2026 · Türkiye Today
United States and Lithuania sign critical minerals framework memorandum
The US Secretary of State and Lithuania's foreign minister signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington setting up a framework to fund critical mineral projects jointly and secure supply chains for economic and defence needs. The two governments have six months to identify priority projects and line up public and private financing; no specific projects or amounts were disclosed.
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