Yes.
Irrespective of Ireland's ability to take advantage of the EU's CRMA - Ionic tech has the very real potential to benefit by doing a deal with a European partner.
And that is real opportunity.
Just have a read of this ASX announcement from Vulcan Energy dated 26 March just now. They are producing Lithium from underground lithium brine, in Germany.
Ionic tech recycling will tick all the boxes for EU CRMA support. As Vulcan has shown, recycling of REEs will be sought after by many of the same clients as Vulcan. Stellantis, Renault etc etc.
The beauty of Strategic Project status would provide Ionic with introduction to funding, govt support, approvals etc etc.
Once Belfast project is proven, and Brazil and/or USA is on board, the Europe will be clamouring for Ionic Tech recycling process - and the Strategic Project mechanism would seal the deal.
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