The potential of mineral deposits in Europe remains underexplored, according to the third Raw Materials Scoreboard published by the European Commission on Wednesday 17 November as part of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP). Timber exploitation remains a concern.
“The EU’s mineral potential remains underexplored, despite a few new mining developments”, reads the 150-page report. However, exploration for new deposits in the EU is “essential” to ensure the...