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European financiers provided €64 bln to critical mineral extraction despite environmental risks -report

Published 23:01 on November 16, 2025 / Last updated at 16:26 on November 12, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), EMEA (Africa, Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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European financial institutions ringfenced €64 billion between 2016-24 to support firms extracting critical raw materials despite alleged links to environmental and human rights violations, according to a new report.
European financial institutions ringfenced €64 billion between 2016-24 to support firms extracting critical raw materials despite alleged links to environmental and human rights violations, according to a new report.


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