How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China

Europe is striving for rare earth independence from China, with Solvay's processing facility in France expanding to meet surging demand. The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act aims to reduce reliance on Chinese imports by 2030. There are efforts to increase rare earth recycling in Europe, with projects in Norway and Sweden in progress, but it may take a decade to set up operational mines. Operating under government support, the rare earth sector in Europe seeks to secure its own raw material sources and reduce dependence on Chinese supplies.