Europe Would Open Mines Urgently: 'It's Russian Roulette with Water'
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As the European Union accelerates its quest for greater resource independence and reduces its dependence on China, a new dispute is brewing. Brussels wants to accelerate the opening of mines for lithium, graphite, cobalt and other critical raw materials needed for the development of artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, renewable energy and the defense industry. But many of these projects are planned in areas already plagued by drought and…
The European Commission plans to amend EU water protection law to speed up the development of critical mineral mines, even though many are located in arid regions with water shortages.
The European Commission plans to recast the EU’s main water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals, despite the fact that many are located in water-scarce regions and are under water stress, according to a recent analysis. Mining is an industry that requires large volumes of water for ore processing, dust suppression and waste management. Modern construction sites may recycle water, but they still require significant amo…
Some projects have already sparked fierce opposition.
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