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Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA): Call for Proposals of Strategic Projects – 2nd Round
The European Commission has launched the second call for applications under the Critical Raw Materials Act. The goal: to boost Europe’s capacity to extract, process, and recycle strategic raw materials essential for the green and digital transitions. For German companies…
EU Circular Economy Act – Public Consultation Launched
On 1 August 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, planned for adoption in 2026.Key goals include: Creating a single market for secondary raw materials Boosting the supply of high-quality recycled materials…
DERA Price Monitor – June 2025 Now Available (in German)
The new Price Monitor of our close network partners from the German Resources Agency (DERA) (part of The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR)) is out - a key report in monitoring global raw materials markets. The Price…
DR Congo Extends Export Ban on Cobalt Concentrates
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has extended its export ban on cobalt concentrates. This measure, originally introduced to encourage domestic processing and increase value creation within the country, remains in place to support the local refining industry.…
Staying informed with the DERA Minerals Price Monitorings
Amid ongoing global market volatility and government interventions, mineral prices are experiencing significant fluctuations. Our partner DERA offers three monitorings to help you stay informed and up to date. Price Monitor (monthly): Tracks current prices Volatility Monitor (monthly): Takes into…
DERA‘s Chart of the month: March 2025
The DERA (Deutsche Rohstoffagentur) Chart of the Month for March 2025 focuses on China's expanded export controls over critical minerals. Effective immediately, China has introduced licensing requirements for the export of 25 strategic materials, including tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and…
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