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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.
29 Sept 2026 · Mining.com.au
Volkswagen and Gotion form LFP battery joint ventures in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco
Volkswagen's PowerCo and Gotion High-tech will invest about EUR 3.2 billion in three joint ventures: LFP cell production at PowerCo's Spanish gigafactory and at a Gotion plant in Slovakia, and an LFP cathode materials plant in Morocco. The partners aim to diversify sourcing of lithium, iron and phosphate for Europe's battery chain.
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