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# EU Selects 47 Strategic Critical Minerals Projects

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 Apr 2, 2025

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**EU Selects 47 Strategic Critical Minerals Projects**

- The EU has designated 47 strategic projects across 13 member states to boost domestic extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials under the Critical Raw Materials Act. 
- These projects, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign supply chains, will benefit from streamlined permitting and financial support to accelerate development.

[Read More](https://www.mining.com/eu-unveils-47-strategic-projects-to-secure-critical-minerals-access/)

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