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In its report of December 13, 2024, on Switzerland’s supply security regarding critical raw materials, the Swiss Federal Council emphasizes the strategic importance of such... Read More

Image: David Gray/Reuters On April 4, the Chinese government implemented a new regulatory strategy restricting the export of seven heavy rare earth elements. Exports will... Read More

The European Commission has approved the first 47 strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The CRMA aims to improve the EU’s ability... Read More

The Entwicklungsfonds Seltene Metalle (ESM) is a Swiss foundation in the field of rare and critical metals. Our projects, both in Switzerland and internationally, focus... Read More