Opinion | Martijn Vlaskamp: Geopolitical concerns drive push for domestic mining in Europe
The CRMA’s aim to boost mining in the EU is impeded by bureaucratic hurdles that often result in prolonged delays for mining projects, writes HCSS Strategic Advisor Natural Resource Politics Martijn Vlaskamp. However, simply avoiding mining in Europe is not a solution, as the demand for raw materials remains high, leading to extraction in places with even worse social and environmental conditions.
