France Wants to Revive Copper Mining and Speed Up Green Projects
- Local copper mining would curb import needs of critical metal
- Nation plans steps to accelerate lithium, geothermal permits
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France plans measures to revive copper mining and speed up lithium and geothermal energy projects to help reduce dependency on imports and hit climate targets.
European countries are trying to boost renewables capacity to curb emissions, while critical metals are coming under the spotlight more as more nations increasingly view supplies as a matter of national security. Geopolitical tensions around the world and competition for resources are fueling a push toward greater self-sufficiency.