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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.