Romania: Energy minister claims Romania holds 16 of EU’s 32 critical minerals

February 16, 2026

Energy minister claims Romania holds 16 of EU’s 32 critical minerals
Feb 16, 2026

Energy minister claims Romania holds 16 of EU’s 32 critical minerals.

Romania holds 16 of the 32 critical raw materials designated at the EU level, energy minister Bogdan Ivan has said, claiming the country ranks first in the bloc in terms of subsoil resources for rare earths and strategic minerals. “Romania today has 16 of the 32 critical elements considered (…)

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