BUZZ-UBS, Degroof Petercam turn neutral on Solvay on short-term uncertainty ** UBS and Degroof Petercam take a neutral stance on Belgian chemicals company Solvay SOLB.BR , citing sluggish economic indicators and an uncertain outlook for key product soda ash ** Degroof Petercam lowers its rating to "hold" from "buy", as it sees limited potential for

INSIGHT-In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals Updates 45th paragraph to broaden range of cost estimate to between $20 and $50 per vehicle By Eric Onstad LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Four decades ago, a rare earth processing plant on France's Atlantic coast was one of the largest in the world, churning out materials used to make colour televisions, arc lights and camera lenses.

FACTBOX-Companies forging a rare earths industry in the EU LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - In the rare earths sector, the EU will struggle to meet most of its ambitious goals in new legislation designed to boost domestic output of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China. The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) targets that by 2030 the bloc will mine 10% of its requirements for strategic minerals, process 40%, and meet 25% of demand from recycling.

INSIGHT-In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals By Eric Onstad LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Four decades ago, a rare earth processing plant on France's Atlantic coast was one of the largest in the world, churning out materials used to make colour televisions, arc lights and camera lenses. Its current owner Solvay SOLB.BR is racing to return the plant at La Rochelle to its former glory after years of diminished output as Europe seeks to boost production of the miner

BRIEF-Solvay Signs Supply Agreement With Cyclic Materials June 18 (Reuters) - Solvac SA SOAC.BR : SOLVAY AND CYCLIC MATERIALS SIGN SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLED MIXED RARE EARTH OXIDE SHIPMENTS TO BEGIN IN LATE 2024 AGREEMENT EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP FORMED BY MOU SIGNED IN FEBRUARY 2023 Source text for Workspace: ID:nBw33vFvka Further company coverage: