Supporting the EU Mineral Sector - Capitalising on EU strengths through an investment promotion strategy

STRADE research indicates that there are strategic reasons to support the EU mining sector, which are not directly related to securing access to physical supply from domestic sources. A strong EU mining sector can contribute to the perception of the EU as a region with strong social, environmental and regulatory standards, which continues to pursue mining activity and is not looking to ‘export pollution’. The EU mining-tech sector, which is recognised as a leader in the international sector, will also benefit by working closely with mining operations and centres of innovation and research, to produce more efficient technology for the global mining sector.