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EU Plans Joint Stockpile of Tungsten, Rare Earths, Gallium

5/21/2026

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EU builds mineral stockpile

The EU is preparing a joint stockpile of critical minerals, targeting tungsten, rare earths and gallium to reduce China reliance.
Officials have shortlisted the three minerals and are discussing storage options with the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam spokesperson said the facility is positioned to support Dutch and EU raw material goals.
Fudan researcher Jian Junbo called the EU’s decoupling policy unfortunate and urged action against protectionism.

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EU warns China

Analysts warn that a fresh China shock could deindustrialise European factories and turn critical supply chains into a security risk.
EU officials have shortlisted three critical minerals and are discussing storage options with the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
The German machinery sector lost 22,000 jobs last year and sheds up to 15,000 monthly.
EU imports 88% amino acids and 96% polyhydric alcohols from China, limiting local output.

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EU builds mineral stockpile

The EU is preparing a joint stockpile of critical minerals, targeting tungsten, rare earths and gallium to reduce China reliance.
Officials have shortlisted the three minerals and are discussing storage options with the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam spokesperson said the facility is positioned to support Dutch and EU raw material goals.
Fudan researcher Jian Junbo called the EU’s decoupling policy unfortunate and urged action against protectionism.

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