Mineralele critice, în centrul unui nou plan global. Banca Mondială pregătește finanțări uriașe

The World Bank plans to significantly increase funding for critical minerals, aiming for $19 billion by 2030. President Ajay Banga announced this initiative during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, highlighting partnerships with 20 countries for project development. The funding will expand fivefold compared to previous years, responding to U.S. calls for enhanced investment in critical mineral extraction and processing. The plan emphasizes a cautious approach to underwater mining and aims to mobilize private capital, achieving a total funding of $230 billion in fiscal year 2026.