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Strengthening Strategic Raw Materials Cooperation 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). Discussions and site visits confirmed Namibia’s strong project pipeline, improving infrastructure ecosystem and increasing alignment with EU

During Raw Materials Week 2025 in Brussels, the CRM-Facility hosted and co-organized four targeted sessions showcasing concrete investment opportunities, technical insights and emerging partnerships across global critical raw material (CRM) value chains. The events brought together EU and Government officials, industry leaders, researchers and financiers to advance the CRM-Facility’s mission: supporting secure, sustainable and diversified supply chains for Europe. Uzbekistan:

Lusaka, November 2025 – A team from the Critical Raw Materials Facility (CRM-F) undertook a mission to Zambia to take part in the EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum. The Business Forum brought together industry leaders, policymakers and investors from both Zambia and the EU, in order to explore opportunities across the CRM value chain. During the Business Forum, local and