China’s decision on Friday (20 October) to curb graphite exports raised the question of creating new EU strategic stocks of critical raw materials, a question that has so far been largely overlooked by Brussels.
The war in Ukraine and talks of energy independence are pushing superpowers to turn to nuclear, driving uranium prices up after a 10-year slump, and raising concerns that supply shortages are not to be ruled out in the long run.
The general supply of uranium to France, a key raw material in nuclear fission, is not at risk, French nuclear conglomerate Orano said, after Nigerean authorities announced they would freeze exports to France.
