Spain eyes boom in ‘neglected’ strategic mining sector

Spain is aiming to tap its unexplored strategic mining resources as the European Union seeks to increase production, with deposits of lithium, cobalt, tungsten, nickel, and rare earths discovered in the country. The government presented a national mining program to identify new mineral deposits, but faces local resistance due to environmental concerns and water usage issues. Despite efforts to reform the mining law and boost production, challenges remain in coordinating government levels and addressing environmental impacts.

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