European Commission revises water law to boost critical minerals mining
The European Commission plans to revise its water protection law to expedite critical minerals mining in drought-affected regions, despite concerns from environmentalists. Over half of the 33 designated strategic projects are in water-stressed areas, including six in drought-stricken Spain. This move aims to increase the EU's mineral supply amid rising global demand.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 06:10 UTC
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