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Over 160 raw materials projects bid for EU ‘strategic’ status

( January 19, 2026, 12:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: More than 160 critical raw materials projects have applied to be designated as “strategic” under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, the European Commission said. Those projects aim to obtain faster permitting and improved access to funding. The applications span most strategic materials, with a strong focus on batteries, rare earths and defense-related uses, and include projects both inside and outside the EU.Full statement follows....

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