Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals reliance
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Sweden has classified mining of critical minerals and rare earths as a national security interest and eased permit processes. This move aims to reduce strategic dependency on China for these vital resources.
Sweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China.
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