The problem with Rare‑Earth Elements (REEs) and Europe
REEs are the backbone of the green and digital‑technology revolutions, yet Europe relies overwhelmingly on imports, especially from China, for both raw materials and finished magnets. This dependency leaves EU industries exposed to geopolitical shocks, supply bottlenecks, and environmental externalities. Below you will find an overview of what REEs are, where they are mined and […]
Rethinking Mining: Highlights from the 2025 OECD Conference in Rovaniemi
As the world accelerates toward a green and digital future, the demand for critical minerals is surging. But how can mining—often viewed as environmentally and socially contentious—be transformed into a force for sustainable development? That question was at the heart of the 2025 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities, held from June 16–18 in […]
Track and trace metal supply with geotraceability
Metals are essential elements of our daily life. Think of electric vehicles (EVs) for a second. You probably know that an EV is quite different from a conventional combustion car in terms of material use. Studies have shown that EVs use much more and wider range of metals compared to gas-powered cars because of their […]
REMHub contributes to the development of processes to valorize the Eurallumina red muds
The project REMHub, funded under the Horizon EU call HORIZON-CL4-2024-RESILIENCE-01-08, aims to create a cutting-edge innovation hub propelling EU excellence in the supply of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and the manufacture of permanent magnets. The extraction of valuable elements from industrial side streams is a key activity, along with the prospection for primary sources. Within […]