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Keliber Oy is spearheading Europe's first integrated lithium mining and processing project in Finland, having attained 'strategic' status under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act, which eases access to public funding. This initiative aligns with the EU's broader industrial policy aimed at investing €100 billion in clean technologies, although concerns persist regarding the prioritization of corporate profits over environmental and social objectives. The effectiveness of the InvestEU Fund in addressing public needs is under scrutiny, with only a small percentage of investments directed towards social services.