Critical raw materials: BDI demands more • Table.Briefings

China kritische Rohstoffe Magnesium Lithium — Germany imported half of its lithium products from China in 2024, according to a study by the BDI.

The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany’s dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) called for a faster pace for raw materials policy at its Raw Materials Congress in Berlin on Monday. „Germany must finally invest more in its raw materials security,“ said BDI President Siegfried Russwurm. „The dangers and risks are obvious. But the pace of reaction is far too slow.“

Critical raw materials: BDI demands more speed

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