In order to strengthen domestic raw materials extraction, the EU is focusing on faster approval procedures with the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Bernhard Cramer has been head of the Saxon Mining Authority in Freiberg since 2011. In this interview, he reports on how the authority is prepared for the new rules.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A company is suing Romania for several billion US dollars in damages due to a mining license that was not granted. This is based on international treaties intended to protect companies' investments abroad. Proceedings of this kind are on the rise – and have far-reaching consequences.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Despite environmentalists' objections, Norway becomes the first country to engage in commercial deep-sea mining. The aim is to extract minerals such as lithium, scandium and cobalt.
By Lukas Knigge
Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials. To achieve this, the EU is to cover a significant share of its demand for critical raw materials on its own by 2030. To achieve this, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened. A first draft of how to achieve this has been presented by the Brussels-based authority.
By Leonie Düngefeld
