Rare earths are to the 21st century what coal was to the 19th and oil to the 20th. Our everyday electronics - and Europe's climate goals - depend on them. But China controls almost all supply chains. Can Europe free itself from this dependence?
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Watch a short animation from our investigation into Europe's 'green mining' ambitions
The EU wants to revive the mining industry across Europe. Desperate for lithium, nickel, copper and other minerals for the green transition, the bloc's lawmakers are set to adopt a first-of-its-kind law dedicated to critical raw materials.
Investigate Europe reporters have unearthed what lies beneath these “green mining” ambitions. We have broken into a mountain of dilemmas, challenges and questions that come with Europe’s pressing need for minerals.
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Animation: Alexia Barakou
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