Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals reliance
23 Jul 2026, 18:08 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-eases-mining-permits-to-cut-china-minerals-reliance/a-78087394?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
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.