There are fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms. No rare earth deposits are currently being mined in Europe.

As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms. No rare earth deposits are currently being mined in Europe.