EU critical raw materials act: Enhancing supply security and circular economy integration
The CRMA pursues various goals. One basic goal is to increase the security of supply of primary critical raw materials. As there is little mining...
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Strategies for securing critical raw materials: Insights from the US, UK, and Japan
Amidst growing concerns over the dependence on imports of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), countries worldwide are taking proactive measures to secure their supply chains and...
Advancing sustainability: EU circular economy action plan and enhanced sustainable product regulations
In March 2020, the European Commission unveiled the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a comprehensive set of policy measures geared towards fostering a sustainable and...
Charting the evolution of EU policies on critical raw materials
In 2008, the European Commission initiated the Raw Materials Initiative, marking the inception of a comprehensive strategy aimed at securing access to raw materials on...
Aluminium’s vital role in the green revolution: Challenges and opportunities in supply chain diversification and recycling
In the pursuit of a greener future, aluminium stands as a pivotal player, revolutionizing industries by enhancing product efficiency through weight reduction. This versatile metal,...
Unlocking the vital role of lithium: Powering e-mobility amidst growing dependency and recycling imperatives
Lithium plays a key role in batteries, notably in large traction batteries that are used for e-mobility. Because lithium has the lowest atomic mass of...
Navigating Europe’s critical raw materials dilemma: Embracing circular economy solutions
The significant increase in demand for raw materials has largely been driven by the green transition, as Europe focuses its efforts on shifting towards a...
Charting Europe’s critical raw materials challenge: Towards circular economy solutions
The green transition is creating a rapid increase in demand for often-rare commodities such as critical raw materials (CRMs), many of which were of little...
Prominent EU Horizon R&D initiatives targeting mineral resources
European Union’s Horizon 2020 program, which was the biggest EU Research and Innovation program with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014...
Rockfire’s exploration unveils polymetallic deposit in Greece
Australia’s Rockfire has made a noteworthy discovery in Greece’s mining sector, revealing a polymetallic deposit in Molaoi. The find, encompassing zinc, lead, and germanium, holds...
