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The European Union is urged to explore lunar mining as a means to secure its energy needs, according to a new report from the European Commission. The report highlights the fracturing global order and the diminishing reliability of non-EU countries for essential raw materials.

It emphasizes the importance of metals like lithium, copper, and nickel, crucial for renewable energy technologies, which are predominantly sourced outside of the EU. The report advocates for the development of advanced mining technologies, including the prospect of mining the moon.