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Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions

Published Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Updated June 20

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The European Commission is backing critical minerals mines, designating 33 new or expanded projects as "strategic" under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act. Over half of these projects are located in water-stressed regions, raising environmental concerns.

What We Know — Key Points

  • More than half of the 33 planned new or expanded mines designated as "strategic projects" under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act are located in areas that have been drying over the past two decades, according to Nasa satellite data.

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  • The Guardian

    The Guardian emphasizes the environmental risks and expert warnings against the European Commission's plan to fast-track critical minerals mining in water-stressed regions by potentially weakening water protection laws.

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