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IEA highlights supply risks for France in critical minerals sector

2026-07-20

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a significant warning regarding increasing supply chain risks for critical minerals, which could impede nations like France in their industrial and energy transitions. Despite a reported rebound in critical mineral prices in 2025 and early 2026, the IEA's 2026 Global Critical Minerals Outlook highlights a 9% drop in investment in 2025 and growing market concentration, particularly in refining. In response, France launched a €500 million ($571.76 million) strategy in 2023 to develop domestic extraction, processing, and recycling capabilities for 26 key raw materials, aiming to bolster its mineral security.

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Hillgrove’s Emily Star development at Kanmantoo gets approval

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Nevada King secures BLM approval for Atlanta gold project

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First Quantum considers sale of stake in Argentina’s Taca Taca project

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