EU Law Sets Ambitious Targets for Mineral Production

Via Metal Miner Rare earth elements and semiconductors have taken on that critical national development role once occupied by oil and petroleum products. Despite the ongoing U.S.-China competition, the latter country controls a full 90% of the global rare earths supply, transforming these elements into potential political weapons. With regard to semiconductors, China’s Civilian-Military Integration Strategy aims to develop more advanced technology, circumvent U.S. sanctions, and use rare earths to disrupt the manufacturing supply chain. This…