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Commented by Nico Popp on November 3rd, 2026 | 05:22 CET

Rock Tech Lithium, Vulcan Energy and Rheinmetall: Lithium meets defence

Lithium
Defence
Supply chains
Security of supply
Lithium market

Security policy and the energy transition are becoming increasingly intertwined. At the centre is lithium, which is crucial for both civilian electric mobility and new weapons systems. Reports of a potential investment by Rheinmetall in the German-Canadian lithium developer Rock Tech Lithium have cast a spotlight on this possible new collaboration. Meanwhile, in south-western Germany, Vulcan Energy is demonstrating how far the company has already progressed towards European production. We put the background into context.

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