On 23 September, at Kocierz Resort in Targanice, alongside the Mineral Engineering Conference 2025, we held a workshop for the Waste2CRM project – “Determination of the potential for acquiring critical raw materials from mining wastes and development of the method for their effective recovery.”
Participants had the opportunity to:
– learn about the importance of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) for the EU’s sustainable economic development and security,
– understand the challenges of limited availability and import dependence on third countries,
– hear about the European Commission’s response, including the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
A key pathway to strengthen domestic CRM supply is the Waste2CRM initiative – recovering CRM from coal and lignite mining waste deposits.
During the workshop we presented the project concept, walked through the implementation stages, and shared the current status.
Many thanks to all attendees for the engagement and insightful questions!
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