The European Commission is accelerating domestic production of critical raw materials like lithium and cobalt to reduce dependence on foreign supplies, particularly from China and Russia. A list of mining and processing projects across 13 EU member states has been created, aiming for significant self-sufficiency by 2030. The Critical Raw Materials Act mandates specific targets for extraction, processing, and recycling within the EU. However, concerns about transparency and public trust in the selection process have been raised, highlighting the need for community engagement. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)