Five strategic mining projects in Greece have been submitted for evaluation under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) framework, signaling accelerated progress in the country's efforts to develop its mineral resources.
The applications, filed by Greek mining companies, target existing deposits and development prospects within state-owned mining areas, according to reports from Naftemporiki.
The move aligns with broader European and transatlantic strategies to reduce dependency on external suppliers for materials essential to the green transition and digital infrastructure.
By fast-tracking these projects through the CRMA's strategic project designation, Athens aims to streamline permitting and attract investment for extraction and processing facilities.
This development follows Greece's formal accession to the Pax Silica initiative, a US-led coalition dedicated to securing supply chains for artificial intelligence semiconductors and critical minerals.
The declaration, signed recently at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, underscores the country's growing role in the geopolitical race for resource security.