Spain has discovered significant rare earth mineral reserves, potentially reducing its technological dependence on China and revolutionizing its economy. Various regions in the country, such as Ciudad Real, Extremadura, Zamora, Galicia, and Andalusia, have identified deposits of minerals like monazite, cobalt, lithium, and tantalum. While the economic impact could be substantial, environmental concerns and opposition from protest groups may pose challenges to mining operations. Nonetheless, Spain’s potential to meet a large portion of European demand for rare earth minerals underscores its significance in the global market and geopolitical landscape.
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Why a stranded Dutch cargo ship crew is getting sweets from British locals
A crew stranded on the beached cargo ship H&S Wisdom in the Humber estuary has received essential food and water supplies and will soon get donations of sweets from locals. The ship, stuck on a sandbank since 2 March, may remain immobile until tides rise at the end of the month, with refloating efforts likely starting on 28 March. Loaded with steel, the vessel, with six crew members onboard, will need the next spring tide...
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