International Raw Materials Observatory

11/06/2026

Featured in today's : ICMM's new guidance to achieve and maintain no net loss of biodiversity & Responsible Mining Cost/Benefit Study by RMI.

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28/05/2026

Our latest highlights two recent publications, among many other interesting reads:
"Strategic Surpluses: China’s Economic Warfare on Major Metals" by SAFE
"The Criticality of Gender Equality in the Race for Critical Minerals" by IGFMining

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The World Barometer is a bimonthly publication by the International Raw Materials Observatory.

14/05/2026

Some recent articles featured in today's :
- "Beijing’s critical raw material weapon - And how to dismantle it" via EU Institute for Security Studies &
- "DR Congo creates $100mn ‘Mining Guard’ to protect critical minerals" via Financial Times

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30/04/2026

In today's , among others: "Critical minerals are ‘oil of 21st century’ as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries" via The Guardian.

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The World Barometer is a bimonthly publication by the International Raw Materials Observatory.

23/04/2026

Europe talks about mineral security — but are we truly delivering on it?

At a roundtable in Berlin, leaders from industry, finance, policy, and civil society came together to confront a difficult reality:
➡️ We recognise minerals as strategic
➡️ But we are still struggling to act strategically

Key takeaway: the gap between ambition and implementation is no longer sustainable

🔎 Three priorities emerged:
1. Stronger leadership & coordination
2. A more strategic external approach
3. A fit-for-purpose EU minerals funding instrument

➡️ Europe must move from reactive, disjointed policymaking to a proactive, integrated minerals strategy.

Read the full summary report: https://intraw.eu/walking-the-talk-european-vision-for-minerals/

16/04/2026

📣 Latest edition of the just published! Our fortnightly news compilation brings together the latest developments and key sector trends shaping the mineral raw materials landscape.

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13/04/2026

Last chance to register! The online workshop on "Data Needs and Sources for Compliance with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act" will take place later this week. Please note that registrations will close this Wednesday, 15 April, EOB.

This session will bring together National Geological Surveys, Mining Directorates, and the European Commission to discuss data availability, reporting obligations, and analytical tools supporting the implementation of the CRMA.

📅 17 April 2026 | 🕒 12:00–14:00 CEST

Event by invitation. Register here to express your interest: https://intraw.eu/online-workshop-data-needs-and-sources-for-compliance-with-the-eu-critical-raw-materials-act/



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Online workshop: Data Needs and Sources for Compliance with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act by Intraw | Mar 18, 2026 | 2026 Context and Aim The EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), which entered into force in May 2024, establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure the EU’s access to a secure ...

08/04/2026

We would like to remind interested participants of the upcoming workshop on:

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁

📅 17 April 2026 | 🕒 12:00–14:00 CET

The session will offer a focused exchange between 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘀, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on data requirements and methodologies supporting CRMA implementation.

Event by invitation. Register here to express your interest:

🔗 https://intraw.eu/online-workshop-data-needs-and-sources-for-compliance-with-the-eu-critical-raw-materials-act/


EuroGeoSurveys

02/04/2026

In today's : New OECD - OCDE report on "Due Diligence for Responsible Sand and Silicate Supply Chains" & Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)/ResponsibleSteel™ report on a just transition for mining and steel.

Learn more in our latest news compilation ➡️ https://intraw.eu/world-barometer/

The World Barometer is a bimonthly publication by the International Raw Materials Observatory.

30/03/2026

📣 Upcoming online workshop for National Geological Surveys, Mining Directorates, and the European Commission:

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁

The session will address key aspects of the CRMA implementation, including:
• Data reporting obligations for Member States
• Availability and gaps in national datasets
• Methodological approaches to supply chain stress testing
• Use of minerals intelligence platforms

📅 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧

Event by invitation. Register here to express your interest: https://intraw.eu/online-workshop-data-needs-and-sources-for-compliance-with-the-eu-critical-raw-materials-act/