EU names 14 critical minerals
By Mark Watts
Published: Thursday, 17 June 2010
Rare earths, graphite and fluorspar among minerals deemed a supply risk
A report released today revealed 14 “critical mineral
raw materials” that the European Commission considers a
supply risk for EU economies, including rare earths, graphite
and fluorspar.
A group of experts chaired by the Commission reviewed 41
minerals, finding 14 for which supply insecurity and economic
impact were significantly high...