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The mining sector in Greece is increasingly recognized as vital for both economic development and geopolitical balance, according to industry leaders.

Constantinos Yazitzoglou emphasizes the growing recognition of the mining sector's importance for Greece's geopolitical strength and economic development.

Investigations show that despite sanctions, Europe continues to supply Russia with critical materials, particularly glycerin, necessary for military applications.

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the critical nature of aluminum and copper scrap recycling for the competitiveness of both Greek and European industries while calling for measures to prevent the loss of scrap materials to outside markets.

The US and Japan have launched the first wave of investments under a $550 billion trade agreement, focusing on energy and critical industrial materials.

A recent report from the European Court of Auditors highlights the EU's insufficient attention to critical raw materials necessary for energy transformation.

Metlen is ready to provide the first standardized package of 500 grams of gallium to potential buyers in the USA and Europe.

Mytilineos is set to begin the shipment of gallium packages for testing to buyers in the US, Europe, and Japan, marking a significant advancement in Greece's role in the global critical raw materials sector.

Evangelos Mytilineos announced that the shipment of gallium packages to buyers in the U.S., Europe, and Japan will start soon for testing and evaluation purposes.

The US shows interest in processing critical minerals in Brazil, considering the country a strategic partner in the development of essential raw materials.

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the need for a true energy market in Europe during his speech in Antwerp, Belgium, advocating for significant investments in energy networks and strategic stockpiling of critical materials.

Gaza's health sector is on the brink of paralysis as medical laboratories and blood banks face critical shortages of essential materials due to ongoing Israeli restrictions on medical supplies.

Zimbabwe has emerged as a key supplier of lithium, critical for China's energy transition, as Beijing seeks to secure its supply chains amid growing dependence on imported raw materials.

The European Union faces a serious lack of geological knowledge about its mineral wealth, jeopardizing its green transition and energy independence goals.

The first simultaneous forest operation of the year against clandestine logging in critical areas of 28 states led to 25 closures and the seizure of various illegal materials and machinery.

The US plans to create a resource cartel with allies, including Germany, to counter China's dominance in critical materials and implement trade rules to secure supply chains.

On February 2nd, the White House announced the Vault Project to create a strategic critical minerals reserve and establish an independent public-private partnership for essential raw materials storage across the US.

The US is seeking new alliance partners to secure resources, focusing on diversifying supply chains for critical materials dominated by China, as emphasized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

A record number of foreign workers in Poland has increased by 96,000 in 2025 despite a decline in employment in the corporate sector and rising unemployment.

Italy, France, and Germany are set to lead the EU's efforts to strengthen access to critical minerals to lessen the union's reliance on China.

The United States is targeting over 50 countries and the European Union to support a framework aimed at reducing Beijing's control over critical hi-tech materials.

The European Union is accelerating plans to build stockpiles of critical raw materials, with Italy, France, and Germany expected to take the lead in efforts to reduce dependency on China.

The U.S. government is developing a strategy to secure critical raw materials, including rare earths, through state investments in mining companies and a planned summit with partners.

The European Union is preparing to collaborate with the United States to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals by outlining key points of cooperation and addressing challenges in the metals market due to sanctions on Russia.

The European Court of Auditors warns that without expanding import partners for critical raw materials, increasing domestic production capacities, and improving recycling, the EU's defense and energy goals may be at risk.

A report from the European Court of Auditors indicates that the EU is facing serious shortages in securing critical raw materials needed for its green energy transition by 2030, deeming its ambitions unrealistic.

German ministers are heading to the USA for meetings, highlighting the importance of rare earth materials and the risk of being pawns in American interests.

The article discusses the questionable rationale behind President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the island's untapped mineral wealth as a strategic interest to counter China's dominance in critical materials.

The article discusses forecasts regarding the demand for critical raw materials by 2040 and the necessary investments to meet future mineral needs, along with the interdependencies between national policies and profits from critical resources.

The article discusses the main benefits of the Mercosur agreement for the European Union, focusing on the strategic significance of the agreement in global trade competition, access to critical raw materials, its impact on the European automotive industry, and concerns regarding agriculture.

The Health Ministry in Gaza warns that a critical shortage of laboratory consumables is directly impacting hospitals' ability to provide healthcare to patients, with 75% of medical chemistry test materials unavailable and 90% of blood bank supplies depleted.

Analysts discuss Japan's potential export restrictions on critical semiconductor materials amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan comments by a Japanese politician.