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Report on the strategic role of copper for Europe's industrial competitiveness

Report commissioned by CRM Facility highlights copper’s strategic importance for European industrial competitiveness.

4 June, 2026
The CRM Facility and the European Commision have recently commissioned  a study to take a look at Europes future copper supply strategy. The study highlights the growing strategic importance of copper for Europe’s industrial competitiveness, energy transition, digital infrastructure and defence capabilities.
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Panel at the 2026 Namibia Business Forum on Raw Materials

EU–Namibia Business Forum Highlights

31 May, 2026
The CRM-Facility participated at the EU–Namibia Business Forum in May 2026, and also undertook a field visit across Namibia highlighted the country’s growing importance as a strategic partner for Europe in the field of critical raw materials (CRMs).
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