Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 122489

Minerals: Recycling

Tabled: 20 March 2026

Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Ian Lavery

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps are being taken to develop domestic processing and recycling of critical minerals.

Answer

Chris McDonald

The Government’s 2025 Critical Minerals Strategy sets out clear steps to expand domestic processing and recycling. We are harnessing UK strengths in midstream processing and advanced recycling, supported by strong research institutions and government-back...

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