Defence, not green transition, real reason behind European mineral demand

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As defence becomes a priority, some minerals could be ‘cannibalised’

Europe could find itself caught in the crossfire.

Europe could find itself caught in the crossfire. | Credits: Steve Travelguide via Shutterstock

Last year, the EIT RawMaterials Summit was awash in green optimism and talk of European climate leadership.  Panellists spoke in sweeping terms about the role of minerals in the green transition, the…

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