EU Grants Strategic Project Status to Skouries Copper-Gold Mine

Key Facts

1The Skouries copper-gold mine was selected as one of 46 EU strategic projects to receive faster permitting and funding.

The European Union has granted strategic project status to the Skouries copper-gold mine operated by Eldorado Gold. Reuters reported that the mine was selected as one of 46 strategic projects designated to receive expedited permitting and improved access to both public and private funding.

The move is part of the EU's broader effort to strengthen its domestic supply chain for critical minerals and reduce dependency on external sources. This designation supports the energy transition and industrial competitiveness.