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Germany faces challenges in securing critical raw materials as foreign investors dominate local mining efforts. Saxore Bergbau GmbH, led by Matthias Faust, aims to revive tin mining in Saxony, but 66% of mining fields are controlled by non-EU entities.

Despite EU goals for increased domestic sourcing, the reliance on imports remains significant. Projects like Vulcan Energy's lithium initiative receive government funding but face competition from international markets, potentially leaving German industries without essential resources.