Sweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China. Source link : https://www.dw.com/en/sweden-eases-mining-permits-to-cut-china-minerals-reliance/a-78087394?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Author : Publish date : 2026-07-23 18:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.