World powers are competing for essential minerals for new technologies. The US, under President Trump, is using wartime powers to secure resources from Canada, Greenland, and Ukraine, while China leverages its refining market dominance. The EU faces a significant increase in demand for minerals like lithium, relying heavily on imports from countries like China and Turkey. The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act aims to enhance domestic production and recycling, but local resistance to mining projects poses challenges. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, with the US aggressively pursuing mineral access in Ukraine and other regions, raising ethical concerns about sourcing from conflict-affected areas. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)