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Romania plans to accelerate graphite extraction from Baia de Fier and copper processing at Cupru Min. Minister Daniel Zamfir aims for local processing of these resources, including producing graphene from graphite. SALROM is set to obtain necessary permits by 2027 for graphite operations, with investments totaling around 628 million euros for various projects. Additionally, Zamfir emphasizes the need for Romania to process copper domestically rather than exporting it as concentrate, aiming for higher value-added products.