Brussels, 30/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - Given the current shortage of raw materials, illustrated by the Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports, the European Commission is preparing a strategy to ensure that EU companies are supplied in the resources vitally needed by high-tech industries. Although the draft strategy will not see light of day before January 2011, it is already giving rise to criticism.
Metals, wood and fuels are the source of economic prosperity in Europe, but supplies of...