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From trash to treasure : trade insights on raw material substitution

Gourevich, Isabella - 2026

Recycling and waste trade are increasingly important for mitigating supply risks and en-vironmental concerns associated with raw material imports, yet little is known about the economic and technical potential for substitution between recycled and virgin materials. This paper estimates...

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From trash to treasure: Trade insights on raw material substitution

Gourevich, Isabella - 2026

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Raw materials partner Chile: more than just a supplier : how the EU should strengthen strategic raw material partnerships and leverage geopolitical dynamics

Carry, Inga - 2025

In summer 2023, the EU entered a strategic raw materials partnership with Chile. While the EU is seeking to gain better access to critical raw materials such as lithium and copper, Chile is aiming to diversify its raw materials sector and boost local value creation. Despite progress having been...

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Raw materials partner Chile: More than just a supplier. How the EU should strengthen strategic raw material partnerships and leverage geopolitical dynamics

Carry, Inga - 2025

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HWWI commodity price index : a technical documentation of the 2023 revision

Berlemann, Michael; Eurich, Marina; Meyer, Hennes - 2024

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The roads towards raw materials sustainability : a French case study

Boutiab, Arthur - 2024

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Induced innovation in critical mineral saving technologies

Bastianin, Andrea; Castelnovo, Paolo; Frattini, … - 2026

This paper develops a novel text-based approach to identify CRM-saving innovation using patent data and studies how mineral price signals shape the direction of technological change. Using patent data from 1978–2020, we distinguish technologies that rely on CRMs from those that explicitly aim...

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Integrated strategic sourcing of critical raw materials in an era of global disruptions

Hunger, Tom; Erfurth, Philipp Jens; Arnold, Marlen; … - 2026

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Strategic raw material cooperation between Africa and Europe : making EU external instruments fit for African industrial drive and European resilience

Schulze, Meike - 2026

African governments are entering the geopolitical competition over critical raw materials with a growing sense of strategic confidence. While the AU-EU Summit in Luanda in November 2025 reaffirmed political commitments on both sides, European initiatives continue to lose ground. It is true that...

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Extreme connectedness among energy transition metals and commodity markets

Bastianin, Andrea; Casoli, Chiara; Kočenda, Evžen; … - 2026

The global energy transition is reshaping commodity demand, yet its implications for commodity risk transmission remain unclear. We analyze connectedness among Energy Transition Metals (ETMs) - a subset of metals that are key inputs in clean energy technologies - energy commodities, and...

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Extreme connectedness among energy transition metals and commodity markets

Bastianin, Andrea; Casoli, Chiara; Kočenda, Evžen; … - 2026

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Advancing Security and Transparency for the Governance of Critical Raw Materials in Central Asia

2026

Central Asia holds vast reserves of critical raw materials (CRMs) such as copper, antimony, titanium, molybdenum and other rare metals. As global demand for these commodities rises to support the green transition, the region could play an important role in future supply chains. Central Asian...

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From principles to practice : operationalising Europe’s critical raw materials strategy

Correia, Vitor; Falck, W. Eberhard; Hamor, Tamás; … - 2026

Europe's Critical Raw Materials Act faces a fundamental implementation barrier: community opposition has emerged as the decisive constraint on new mining projects, not geology or economics. With 85% of known domestic mineral deposits lying within or near environmentally protected areas,...

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The geography of mining and its environmental impact in Europe

Bastianin, Andrea; Del Bo, Chiara; Shamsudin, Luqman - 2026

We map the mining sector in Europe, with a focus on Energy Transition Metals (ETMs), and present an in-depth analysis of the environmental impact and associated monetary costs, at the regional level, of extraction activities. We aim to offer a spatially disaggregated view of the current mining...

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The geography of mining and its environmental impact in Europe

Bastianin, Andrea; Del Bo, Chiara; Shamsudin, Luqman - 2025

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The natural resources curse and critical raw materials : comparing dependence and abundance measures

Viguié, Noé - 2026

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Vanadium : Rohstoffrisikobewertung

Damm, Sophie - 2026 - Datenstand: November 2025

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Mangan : Rohstoffrisikobewertung

Osbahr, Inga - 2026 - Datenstand: Oktober 2025

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Building blocs : raw materials and the global economy in the age of disequilibrium

Konkel, Rob - 2023

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The future of European-Chinese raw material supply chains : three scenarios for 2030 and their implications

Carry, Inga; Godehardt, Nadine; Müller, Melanie - 2023

When it comes to being supplied with raw materials, Europe faces a number of challenges. These include the diversification of European supply chains, the implementation of effective sustainability standards, and the reduction of strategic dependencies on China. What will European-Chinese raw...

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Umsetzung der EU-Konfliktmineraleverordnung in Österreich III: Standortbestimmung nach dem dritten Jahr in voller Geltung

Küblböck, Karin - 2025

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Raw material demand and geopolitical risk in carbon-neutral futures

Naegler, Tobias; Rauner, Sebastian; Dirnaichner, Alois; … - 2025

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Umsetzung der EU-Konfliktmineraleverordnung in Österreich III : Standortbestimmung nach dem dritten Jahr in voller Geltung : Studie im Auftrag der Dreikönigsaktion der Katholischen Jungschar (DKA)

Küblböck, Karin - 2025

Unternehmen, die Tantal, Wolfram, Zinn und Gold in die Europäische Union (EU) importieren und einen bestimmten Schwellenwert überschreiten, müssen seit 2021 Sorgfaltspflichten umsetzen um zu verhindern, durch ihre Beschaffungspraktiken zu Konflikten und Menschenrechtsverletzungen beizutragen....

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The EU's raw materials diplomacy: Serbia as a test case : the rule of law and sustainability as benchmarks for Europe's raw materials cooperation

Müller, Melanie; Strack, Lea; Vulović, Marina - 2025

In July 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Serbian government signed a strategic raw materials partnership. For the EU, this cooperation represents an important step towards diversifying its supply chains and strengthening economic partnerships in its neighbourhood. Serbian President...

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Extended producer responsibility and trade flows in waste : the case of batteries

Compagnoni, Marco; Grazzi, Marco; Pieri, Fabio; Tomasi, … - 2025

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Report on typical GHG emission values for the cultivation of agricultural raw materials for NUTS 2 regions or a more disaggregated level in Germany according to RED II : final report

Fehrenbach, Horst; Köppen, Susanne; Wehrle, Annika - 2025

The report analyzes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the cultivation of agricultural raw materials in the NUTS2 regions of Germany in accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). The aim is to update the typical emission values for the production of biofuels, biogas and...

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From mines to markets : gravity model insights on critical raw material trade

Stender, Frederik; Vogel, Tim - 2025

Access to critical raw materials (CRMs) is increasingly being shaped by geopolitical dynamics, fuelling a global competition for supply security. This paper applies the gravity model of trade to examine how OECD countries leverage Aid for Trade (AfT), Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), and...

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Europe's critical raw materials : balancing strategic needs with environmental protection

Correia, Vitor; Falck, W. Eberhard - 2025

The European Union faces an unprecedented dilemma in securing its mineral raw materials supply while protecting the environment. The 2024 Critical Raw Materials Act of the European Commission represents a turning point, marking a fundamental shift from market-oriented approaches towards...

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Critical raw materials, the net-zero transition and the "securitization" of the trade and climate change mitigation nexus : pinpointing environmental risks and charting a new path for transnational decarbonization

Leonelli, Giulia Claudia - 2025

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Can European strategic autonomy be achieved without sufficiency? : modelling the implications of the Critical Raw Materials Act on the lithium value chain

Bucciarelli, Pauline; D'Herbemont, Vincent - 2025

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The functional role of critical raw materials in technological innovation

De Cunzo, Francesco; Sbardella, Angelica; Tacchella, Andrea - 2025

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Addressing the identification of critical raw material patents using pretrained and large language models

Manera, Maria; Fusillo, Fabrizio; Orsatti, Gianluca; … - 2025

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Price shocks, exposure to critical raw materials and innovation

Manera, Maria; Quatraro, Francesco; Spinazzola, Matteo; … - 2025

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Strategic autonomy meets global dependency : instruments and implications of the EU's raw materials policy with third countries

Tröster, Bernhard; Papatheophilou, Simela; Küblböck, … - 2025

Global demand for specific mineral raw materials is increasing, driven largely by the energy and digital transition. Although the EU is making efforts to boost domestic supply, it will remain highly dependent on imports of those minerals from third countries to achieve strategic autonomy in...

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EU's global agreement with Mexico : enhancing trade and investment in critical raw materials

2025

A secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials is at the core of the EU's competitiveness, including as part of our green and digital transitions. It is also vital for increased EU economic security and defence capabilities. While the European Critical Raw Materials Act aims at...

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EU's global agreement with Mexico : enhancing trade and investment in critical raw materials

2025

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Traceability of critical raw materials, with a focus on Africa : study

Vandome, Christopher; Dideberg, Romane - 2025

The traceability of critical raw materials along the supply chain is pivotal in meeting wider public demands for corporate sustainability and complying with relevant regulations from the European Union that contain requirements for responsible sourcing and the transparency of supply chains. This...

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Traceability of critical raw materials, with a focus on Africa

2025

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Circularity measures on critical raw materials and e-drive motors in vehicles

2025

The transition to e-mobility has accelerated the demand for and has heightened the EU's dependency on critical raw materials such as rare earths, copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel, increasing the urgency for higher circularity in end-of-life vehicles. Starting from a previous report, this...

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Circularity measures on critical raw materials and e-drive motors in vehicles

2025

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Strategic raw materials : cobalt

2025

Cobalt (Co) is an essential metal used in renewable energy technologies, electro-mobility, aerospace and defence, due to its high-temperature stability and magnetic properties. It plays a crucial role in improving energy density in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage....

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Strategic raw materials : cobalt

2025

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Strategic raw materials : copper

2025

Copper (Cu) is used in all electrical and electronic applications, including renewable energy technologies, power grids, electric vehicles, electronic devices, aircrafts and defence technologies. Copper is mined both underground and open-pit and is widely recycled.

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Strategic raw materials : copper

2025

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Strategic raw materials : gallium

2025

Gallium's (Ga) unique semiconducting properties enable highly efficient power management chips. Gallium arsenide is used for power amplifiers in devices, in telecommunications such as 5G, satellite communication and radar systems. Gallium is also used in thin-film solar panels and LEDs. Gallium...

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Strategic raw materials : gallium

2025

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Strategic raw materials : boron - metallurgy grade

2025

Boron (B) is used in permanent neodymium magnets, in high-performance glass for e.g. photovoltaic panels, and chip production. Boron fibres and composites are used in aerospace structures, armour and ballistic-resistant materials. Boron can be extracted from open-pit mines and from brines.

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Strategic raw materials : boron - metallurgy grade

2025

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Strategic raw materials : bauxite / alumina / aluminium

2025

Aluminium (Al) is widely used in society. Its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for aircraft frames, satellites, and electric vehicle bodies, where reducing mass improves fuel efficiency and performance. It is also used in the power transmission grid. Aluminium's primary ore is...

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Strategic raw materials : bauxite / alumina / aluminium

2025

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Strategic raw materials : tungsten

2025

Tungsten (W) is one of the foremost defence materials, widely used in high-strength applications, and ammunition. It is suitable as well for high-temperature applications such as supersonic and hypersonic vehicles. Tungsten's density makes it ideal for armour-piercing ammunition and...

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Strategic raw materials : tungsten

2025

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Strategic raw materials : lithium - battery grade

2025

Lithium (Li) is particularly important for battery technology (Li-Ion batteries) for electro-mobility and energy storage, due to its electrochemical properties. Most lithium is supplied from primary resources like hard rock mining and brine extraction. The recovery from end-of-life batteries...

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Strategic raw materials : lithium - battery grade

2025

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Strategic raw materials : graphite - battery grade

2025

Graphite (C) is widely used in strategic technologies, particularly as the primary anode material in lithium-ion batteries for electromobility and energy storage. Most graphite is supplied from by natural graphite mining and synthetic production, but recycling from spent batteries and industrial...

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Strategic raw materials : graphite - battery grade

2025

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Strategic raw materials : rare earth elements for permanent magnets

2025

Rare earth elements (REEs) is a group of 17 elements. The elements neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium, gadolinium, samarium, and cerium are essential for high performance permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, high-performance electronics, aerospace and defence....

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Strategic raw materials : rare earth elements for permanent magnets

2025

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Strategic raw materials : platinum group metals

2025

Platinum group metals (PGMs) include platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium and rhodium. They are excellent catalysts and indispensable for hydrogen technologies. They play a key role in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers, enabling the conversion of hydrogen into electricity and vice versa....

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Strategic raw materials : platinum group metals

2025

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Strategic raw materials : germanium

2025

Germanium (Ge) is a semiconductor material with excellent infrared transparency and optical properties, making it indispensable in sensors, night vision systems, thermal imaging cameras, and high-speed fibre optics. It is also used in solar panels, especially for satellites, LEDs and gamma ray...

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Strategic raw materials : germanium

2025

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Strategic raw materials : nickel - battery grade

2025

Nickel (Ni) is used in the cathodes of rechargeable batteries for e-mobility and energy storage and in superalloys for turbines in aerospace and renewable energy generation. It is corrosion resistant, increases material strength, and can withstand extreme temperatures. Due to its properties, it...

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Strategic raw materials : nickel - battery grade

2025

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Strategic raw materials : manganese - battery grade

2025

Manganese (Mn) is a metal used for energy storage and steel production. In battery technology, manganese is used in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, where it enhances stability and cost-effectiveness. In steelmaking, manganese improves toughness, hardness, and corrosion resistance, making...

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Strategic raw materials : manganese - battery grade

2025

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Strategic raw materials : magnesium metal

2025

Magnesium (Mg) is the lightest structural metal, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for automotive, aerospace and defence applications. It is widely used in lightweight vehicle parts to improve fuel efficiency and performance, aircraft components, missile casings....

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Strategic raw materials : magnesium metal

2025

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Deep dive on critical raw materials for wind turbines in the EU

2025

The transition to clean energy is both a climate imperative and a materials challenge. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the supply chain for wind turbines, a cornerstone of the EU's energy transition strategy. Significant dependencies are found for rare earth elements including...

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Deep dive on critical raw materials for wind turbines in the EU

2025

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Deep dive on critical raw materials for batteries in the EU

2025

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the battery industry's supply chain in the EU, with a focus on the critical raw materials (CRMs) (1 ) required for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The risks associated with the concentration of the supply of their raw materials are identified. The...

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Deep dive on critical raw materials for batteries in the EU

2025

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