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Last update: 10 hours agoRare Earths Boost: Australia’s Arafura Rare Earths has approved its $1.6bn Nolans project in the Northern Territory, aiming to start construction in September and deliver first production from mid-2029—targeting neodymium-praseodymium for EVs and wind, with financing lined up from US, Canada, Germany and South Korea and supply deals including Hyundai/Kia and Siemens Gamesa. EU Politics Under Fire: Fresh criticism is piling on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with claims of “power grabs” and micromanagement adding to the wider debate over her Green Deal and migration stance. Luxembourg Finance Watch: Oceanica Lux has published final results from its cash tender offer and consent solicitation for its 13% senior secured notes due 2029. Sovereign Tech Push: Europe’s “sovereign” cloud and IoT race keeps accelerating, with Telia launching a Sweden-based sovereign IoT service and Luxembourg/Belgium sovereign cloud plans tied to offline-capable setups. Defence Spending: Luxembourg will raise defence spending to 2.3% of GNI by 2029, a “reasonable response” to the geopolitical climate.
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