Greek energy and metals company Metlen announced on Thursday that it expects to produce 50…
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The European Commission has approved 47 strategic raw material projects across 13 EU countries, including a unique Greek initiative by Metlen Energy & Metals and European Bauxites. Focused on bauxite, alumina, aluminium, and gallium, Greece’s proposal stands alone among the €22.5 billion effort to enhance Europe’s resource independence. Hailed as a boost to EU sovereignty, the projects promise faster licensing and funding, with Greece playing a key role in this industrial leap forward.
A strategically important raw material, especially after Beijing’s decision to limit its exports. Greece is…
METLEN Energy & Metals has announced a €295.5 million investment to develop an integrated production line for bauxite, alumina, and gallium in Agios Nikolaos, Greece. The project aims to increase Europe’s self-sufficiency in critical raw materials, with a production capacity of 2 million tons of bauxite, 1.265 million tons of alumina, and 50 metric tons of gallium annually. This investment will enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy, reduce dependence on China, and support industries from energy transition to defense. Production is expected to begin in 2026, with full capacity achieved by 2028.