Raw Materials Summit 2025 Programme
With less than 1,300 working days until 2030, Europe faces a decisive moment. Securing critical raw materials (CRMs) is fundamental to achieving climate goals, ensuring security and strategic autonomy, and sustaining industrial competitiveness. The EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025 will gather top policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to forge Europe's path forward.
May 13th
May 14th
May 15th
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Riverside
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2025-05-13 18:30:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening Reception
Welcome networking evening
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Riverside
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Opening Reception
Welcome networking evening
9:00am - 9:10am
Main Stage
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2025-05-14 09:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening & Welcome
Opening ceremony
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Main Stage
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Opening & Welcome
9:10am - 9:30am
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 09:10:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening Fireside Chat
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Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Opening Fireside Chat
9:30am - 10:15am
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 09:30:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Geopolitical Dynamics in Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains
In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, securing Europe’s critical raw materials (CRM) for defence is more than an industrial challenge — it is a strategic imperative. This high-level panel will explore how global geopolitical tensions, shifting alliances, and security risks are reshaping Europe’s defence priorities and supply chain resilience. The discussion will focus on how international dynamics are driving defence-oriented policy decisions, what adaptations are needed to mitigate geopolitical risks, and how the CRM Act and Europe’s 2030 targets intersect with military readiness and strategic autonomy.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Geopolitical Dynamics in Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains
A high-level dialogue on securing Europe’s raw material supply chains as a foundation for long-term security, sovereignty, and industrial competitiveness in an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape.
Moderated by
David Eades
10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 10:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Industry and Technical Solutions for Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains with Strategic Investments
Securing Europe’s defence supply chains requires more than policy — it demands industry leadership, technical innovation, and bold investment. This session will convene industry experts to discuss the practical challenges of building secure, diversified critical raw materials value chains across extraction, processing, and recycling. The panel will explore the technological barriers, infrastructure gaps, and financing needs that must be addressed to enhance Europe’s resource independence and resilience. From circularity strategies to next-generation processing technologies, this discussion will showcase industry-driven solutions for a secure and efficient defence supply chain.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Industry and Technical Solutions for Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains with Strategic Investments
Moderated by
Peter Handley
11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 11:30:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Voice of Industry: Navigating the Future of Europe’s Industrial Value Chains
Europe’s industrial leaders face mounting pressure from supply chain volatility, new battery chemistries, evolving trade policies, and decarbonisation targets. This panel brings together mining, refining, battery manufacturing, and industrial metals stakeholders to discuss how the Clean Industrial Deal will impact investment, growth, and competitiveness. How can Europe compete with global industrial powerhouses while ensuring resilient supply chains?
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Voice of Industry: Navigating the Future of Europe’s Industrial Value Chains
Industrial leaders on competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and the Clean Industrial Deal.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 14:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Unlocking Capital for Europe’s Raw Materials Future: Closing the Gap
How can Europe unleash its vast capital pools into the critical raw materials sector? There are several challenges to overcome, inherent to the nature of the sector. The nature of how critical raw materials are traded globally, conditions for project finance and factors limiting engagement by institutional investors all play a role. Could strategic stockpiling contribute to a potential solution? This panel will explore how Europe can develop innovative funding mechanisms, connect alternative capital sources, and create alternative strategies that accelerate project development while ensuring strategic control.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/unlocking-capital-europes-raw-materials-future-closing-gap
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Unlocking Capital for Europe’s Raw Materials Future: Closing the Gap
Addressing Europe’s strategic investment gap through innovative financing, EU instruments, and public-private models.
Moderated by
David Eades
Press Room
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2025-05-14 14:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Greenland Malmbjerg mining project – Securing high-quality, long term molybdenum and magnesium supply for the EU Green Deal from Greenland
Greenland Resources Inc. is a Canadian mining company that owns the Malmbjerg Project, a world-class Climax-type molybdenum mineral deposit with by-product magnesium, located in East-Central Greenland. The project has a highly economic NI 43-101 bankable feasibility study and aims to begin its 20-year mine life producing molybdenum and magnesium before the end of the decade.The Malmbjerg Project has the potential to supply approximately 25% of the EU’s total molybdenum demand and nearly all of its defence-related needs. The EU, the second-largest molybdenum consumer globally, currently has no domestic supply. Meanwhile, China produces 89% of the world’s magnesium, with Europe sourcing 97% of its magnesium from China.In 2024, the project applied for an exploitation license and expects permitting for both molybdenum and magnesium soon. The project features an environmentally friendly mine design, with significantly lower operating costs and Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its peers.Greenland Resources has received high-quality expressions of interest for approximately US$700 million in debt financing (covering 70% of capex) from AAA/AA-rated lenders, including US$275 million from the Government of Canada and institutions such as EKN, FINNVERA, EIFO, EDC, and DB. It has also signed a tolling agreement with a major European roaster.Furthermore, the company has secured binding and non-binding offtake agreements with leading EU metallurgical, steel, and chemical companies for the majority of its production. This includes a 10-year, US$1.6 billion binding take-or-pay offtake agreement with Finland’s Outokumpu, the largest stainless steel producer in Europe.For more information on the Malmbjerg projects, visit http://www.greenlandresources.ca
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Press Room
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https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/greenland-malmbjerg-mining-project-securing-high-quality-long-term
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Greenland Malmbjerg mining project – Securing high-quality, long term molybdenum and magnesium supply for the EU Green Deal from Greenland
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 15:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution – Transforming Skills Gap to Skills Growth
This session will explore how the raw materials sector is addressing the urgent need for 1.2 million skilled professionals by 2030 through EU initiatives like the Union of Skills, vocational training, and digital learning – ensuring a future-ready workforce via tools such as the Reinforced Pact for Skills and sector-specific academies.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/raw-materials-workforce-revolution-transforming-skills-gap-skills-growth
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The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution – Transforming Skills Gap to Skills Growth
Strategies to train 1.2 million skilled professionals by 2030 and close Europe’s skills gap.
Moderated by
David Eades
4:15pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 16:15:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Investing in Skills for 2030 - Public-Private Partnerships for Higher and Youth Education
Attracting and retaining talent, especially in STEM fields, is one of Europe’s biggest challenges. Schools and universities need stronger investment and strategic partnerships to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow and to drive innovation. Public-private partnerships are already making a difference. Programs like the EIT Higher Education Initiative and Youth Education show how schools, universities, and businesses can work together to bridge the skills gap, inspire young minds, and connect education to real-world careers. These initiatives highlight how strategic investments in education - from funding capacity building and digital tools to fostering industry collaborations - can create a skilled workforce for the future.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Investing in Skills for 2030 - Public-Private Partnerships for Higher and Youth Education
How to attract young talent and build public trust in raw materials through strategic partnerships.
Moderated by
David Eades
4:45pm - 5:15pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 16:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Fireside Chat with Rt Hon Dominic Raab
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Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Fireside Chat with Rt Hon Dominic Raab
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David Eades
5:15pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-14 17:15:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Closing of Day 1
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Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Closing of Day 1
9:00am - 9:10am
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 09:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening & Welcome Day 2
TBA
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Opening & Welcome Day 2
9:00am - 9:40am
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 09:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening Address and Fireside Chat with Commissioner Jessika Roswall
A discussion with the European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience & a Competitive Circular Economy with a focus on raw materials resilience, security, and competitiveness
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Opening Address and Fireside Chat with Commissioner Jessika Roswall
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David Eades
9:40am - 10:30am
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 09:40:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: CRMA Recycling Target: On Track or at Risk?
With the upcoming Circular Economy Act, Europe is accelerating efforts to close the loop on end-of-life vehicles, e-waste, and renewable infrastructure. Yet, challenges in recycling, product design, and industrial symbiosis continue to hinder large-scale raw material recovery.This session will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to tackle regulatory, technological, and economic barriers, exploring solutions to enhance design for recyclability, foster cross-sector collaboration, and strengthen supply chains. Join us to drive Europe’s circular economy forward and turn waste into opportunity.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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CRMA Recycling Target: On Track or at Risk?
Moderated by
Ellie Gomes-Callus
10:45am - 12:15pm
Cinema Room
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2025-05-15 10:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Critical Minerals in Chile: Perspectives on Public Policies, Copper and Lithium Projects
Chile plays a key role in supporting the global energy transition, thanks to its abundant reserves of critical minerals such as copper and lithium.As the world’s largest copper producer, accounting for 24% of global production, and holding 41% of the world’s lithium reserves, Chile is uniquely positioned to drive the development of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, battery storage systems, renewable energy solutions, and advancements in digitalisation.This session will explore Chile’s business landscape in the critical minerals sector and highlight the opportunities for collaboration and investment the country offers. Government authorities will present key insights into this strategic industry during the discussion.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Cinema Room
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Critical Minerals in Chile: Perspectives on Public Policies, Copper and Lithium Projects
Moderated by
Andrea Nicolaj, Head of the Economic and Commercial Section at the European Union Delegation in Chile
11:00am - 11:45am
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 11:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: New Horizons - Securing Europe’s innovation leadership
As Europe debates the future of its innovation agenda and its central role in competitiveness, what choices must we make to drive research, industrialisation, and resilience in critical raw materials supply chains? This session will explore public-private funding models, industrial policy levers, and research priorities to ensure that Europe leads in the next generation of materials innovation.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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New Horizons - Securing Europe’s innovation leadership
Moderated by
David Eades
11:00am - 12:30pm
Press Room
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2025-05-15 11:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: MAGELLAN Round Table: Policy and regulations for a viable magnet recycling industry in Europe
To establish a viable permanent magnet recycling industry in Europe, both clear policy frameworks and targeted research efforts are essential.Supportive policies should include standardised waste collection systems for end-of-life products containing rare earth magnets, incentives for manufacturers to incorporate recycled materials, and regulations that promote circular economy practices, cross-Europe collaboration, and the traceability of rare earth elements.Equally important is substantial investment in research and innovation to close existing technological gaps and develop efficient, viable, and sustainable recycling processes across the entire value chain. Strong support from both the EU and national institutions will be necessary to ensure Europe remains competitive and resilient in critical raw materials.Under the leadership of EIT RawMaterials’ Rare Earths SIGN initiative and the coordinator of the MAGELLAN project - ORANO, four leading European magnet recycling projects - MAGELLAN, REESILIENCE, HARMONY, and PERMANET - will come together to explore these regulatory and research challenges, and outline the steps needed to enable a robust permanent magnet recycling ecosystem in Europe.After an overview of the actions needed to improve the recycling of permanent magnets, based on the perspectives of each project, the industrial groups involved will exchange their views on all these subjects during a panel discussion.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Press Room
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MAGELLAN Round Table: Policy and regulations for a viable magnet recycling industry in Europe
11:45am - 12:30pm
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2025-05-15 11:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Crossing the Valley of Death: Europe’s Raw Materials Start-up Ecosystem
“Europe's global share of patent applications is on par with the US and China. But only one-third of these are commercially exploited. We are roughly as good as the US at creating start-ups. But when it comes to scale-ups, we are doing much worse than our competitors.” President von der Leyen. This panel will bring together innovators and investors to debate the urgent steps Europe must take to improve access to venture capital, de-risk early-stage investments, and create cross-border innovation hubs to accelerate commercialisation.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Crossing the Valley of Death: Europe’s Raw Materials Start-up Ecosystem
Scaling innovations—how to unlock venture capital and build industrial ecosystems.
Moderated by
David Eades
1:45pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 13:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: ERMA Showcase: Greenland Resources Inc. and Outokumpu Landmark Agreement
The session will showcase the recent 10-year US$1.6 billion offtake agreement between Greenland Resources Inc. and Outokumpu, a significant milestone in strengthening the strategic partnership between Greenland and Europe for a secure, competitive future.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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ERMA Showcase: Greenland Resources Inc. and Outokumpu Landmark Agreement
Moderated by
David Eades
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 14:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Partnering for Resilience: How Governments are Shaping the Future of Critical Raw Materials
The race to secure critical raw materials is not just a competition – it’s a test of diplomacy, trust, and shared long-term interests. This panel brings together government leaders from resource-rich regions and the European Commission to discuss how international partnerships can balance economic opportunity, environmental responsibility, and strategic autonomy. What does a 21st-century raw materials partnership look like? How can Europe and its partners build resilient, transparent, and mutually beneficial supply chains? And how are policy-makers navigating the tensions between sovereignty, sustainability, and global competition?
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Partnering for Resilience: How Governments are Shaping the Future of Critical Raw Materials
Strategic alliances to secure CRMs through two-way trade, investment, and technology collaboration.
Moderated by
David Eades
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 14:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Beyond Offtake: Industry Collaboration Models for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply
Securing raw materials is no longer just about contracts – it’s about co-investment, co-development, and shared innovation. This industry-focused panel brings together leaders from international mining and processing projects working with Europe to develop new models for responsible sourcing, local value creation, and technological collaboration. What are the lessons from recent partnerships? Where are the bottlenecks in permitting, financing, and infrastructure? And how can Europe position itself not just as a buyer – but as a strategic partner in the global raw materials ecosystem?
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Beyond Offtake: Industry Collaboration Models for Sustainable Raw Materials Supply
Moderated by
Peter Handley
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
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2025-05-15 16:00:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Securing Europe’s Metals Future: Clean Industrial Deal, Metals Action Plan, Circular Economy Act
As Europe accelerates its green and digital transitions, reliable and sustainable access to metals is critical to industrial resilience and competitiveness. This session will explore how the Clean Industrial Deal, Metals Action Plan, and Circular Economy Act can address some of the most pressing challenges facing Europe’s metals value chains. Key topics include ensuring affordable, clean energy for copper and base metals producers, overcoming recycling barriers such as the limited availability of secondary raw materials, strategic projects, and the evolution of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to eliminate disincentives for recycling electronic waste containing critical raw materials.
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/securing-europes-metals-future-clean-industrial-deal-metals-action-plan
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Securing Europe’s Metals Future: Clean Industrial Deal, Metals Action Plan, Circular Economy Act
Moderated by
Peter Handley and Quentin de Hults
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4:45pm - 5:00pm
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2025-05-15 16:45:00
Raw Materials Summit 2025: Firing the starting gun: Turning Insight into Action in the Race to 2030
Closing reflections and a call to action
Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium
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Firing the starting gun: Turning Insight into Action in the Race to 2030
Moderated by
David Eades