We are pleased to invite you to join us on 7th November in Brussels for the event, “The future of the European raw materials industry – How can Europe remain competitive on the global stage?” Organised in collaboration with Euractiv, this workshop will address the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s critical raw materials (CRMs), with a special focus on the carbon and graphite sectors.

We're pleased to share the launch of the LIFE GRAPhiREC, one strategic project co-funded by the LIFE Programme, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. The project will be one of the pioneering projects in Europe dedicated to recycling graphite from battery waste. This venture represents a significant step toward a sustainable and autonomous battery supply chain in Europe.

ECGA advocates for streamlined permitting processes to enhance the production of critical raw materials, crucial for Europe's sustainability goals. Our position paper discusses the need for efficient permitting to ensure the EU's strategic autonomy and sustainable future.