In a detailed article from 13 June 2025, the trade journal Beschaffung aktuell explored the current situation on the raw materials market for rare earths and the growing difficulties for European buyers. The article sheds light on the great dependence on China and current hurdles in the development of domestic deposits. It also discusses the lack of technical and technological prerequisites for independent processing. TRADIUM's high-security storage facility is also mentioned in the context of strategic stockpiling of critical raw materials.
