Raw materials

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EU wants to secure critical raw materials
In early March, the EU Commission plans to present its legislative package on securing the supply of critical raw materials. For the Swedish Council Presidency, the matter is a top priority. It is also intended to reduce dependence on China. continue reading →
Beijing loosens coal ban for Australia
China has eased its unofficial ban on imports of Australian coal. Three major power utilities and a state-owned steelmaker received permission from Beijing’s leadership to import coal from Australia, Reuters reported, citing several people familiar with the matter. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) reportedly already informed power suppliers Datang, Huaneng Group and Energy […] continue reading →
EU will get more lithium from Chile
The EU and Chile have agreed to give European companies better access to raw materials such as lithium, copper, and hydrogen in the future. Particularly in the case of lithium, which is needed, among other things, for battery cell production, can Europe thus reduce its dependence on China. Chile is the world’s largest copper and […] continue reading →
Sinopec buys a lot of LNG from Qatar
Germany is not the only country interested in liquefied gas supplies from Qatar. China, which is actually well supplied and constantly taps new sources (China.Table reported), is also securing its share of the sought-after fuel. Now, China’s state-owned oil company Sinopec signed a 27-year contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with its […] continue reading →