Financial Times – Investments/ETFs

Germany Seeks to Emulate Japan in Shoring up Critical Minerals

Germany announced a new initiative to secure critical minerals, mirroring Japan’s long‑standing strategy of supply‑chain resilience. The plan includes a €3 billion fund for domestic mining, recycling and strategic stockpiles, aiming for at least 10% of key raw materials sourced locally by 2030. Berlin will cooperate with Japanese firms on extraction technology and rare‑earth processing, while aligning with the EU’s broader raw‑materials agenda. The effort seeks to reduce dependence on China and bolster Europe’s green‑energy transition.