Nuno da Silva (BLUG VP) Mineral Extraction vs Ecology | Brussels, Nov. 24 2016

Build an International Observatory for Raw Materials

Presentation Outline Background Objectives Consortium Concept Outputs Observatory Conclusion

Background The global demand for raw materials stands at the bottom of a new growth curve and it is assumed that by 2030 the worldwide need for raw materials will have doubled.

Background The strategic

importance of secure

supply and efficient and sustainable management of raw materials has started to emerge as EU policy field in 2008 through the Raw Materials Initiative

The US has a number of bodies managing raw materials The EU does not have a common foreign policy

Background

Horizon 2020 programme Research and Innovation European Commission funded project 3 years project (2015-2017)

Objectives

Map best practices Boost international cooperation Create long term relationships and synergies

Consortium EFG coordinates 15 international partners Experienced in R&I, education, industry, trade… Covers whole raw materials value chain

Consortium

BLUG participates as third party Belgium & Luxembourg Dissemination of information

BLUG dissemination activities

Concept Use technological “advanced” countries as references: Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa, US

Outputs INTRAW will map and develop new cooperation opportunities for the EU related to raw materials in Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States, addressing: Licensing & Joint Raw materials permitting educational Research and procedures, policies and and skills innovation royalties & tax strategies programmes policies

Data reporting systems

Exploration, extraction, processing and recycling practices

Management and substitution of Critical Raw Materials

Outputs

Mapping and transfer of knowledge Define a baseline Create EU International Observatory for Raw Materials

Outputs Set and launch the European Union’s raw

materials intelligence infrastructure, operating internationally.

International Observatory for Raw Materials Permanent international body Raw materials management infrastructure Establish a strong relationship among world key players Raw materials technology & scientific developments Align R&I activities among EU

Conclusion Raw materials sustainability Synergies Best practices Ecological aspects is a main driver of sustainability

Ecological aspects must be included in the best practice

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