
The International Raw Materials Observatory is a not for profit international association, created to support worldwide cooperation on mineral raw materials’ research & innovation, education & outreach, industry & trade and recycling, management & substitution of strategic raw materials.
Mineral raw materials are the focus area of the International Raw Materials Observatory and diplomacy, dialogues, independent expert analysis and foresight are the main tools used to advance international cooperation, informed policymaking and better governance of mineral raw materials.
The set of values of the International Raw Materials Observatory is built around the concept of honest broker, acting as an impartial international mediator specialised in the minerals value chain to support international cooperation and exchange of best practice. To ensure its independence, the Observatory combines an offer of exclusive services to members with an offer of services to the marketplace.
Our services
Reports & Factsheets
on mineral raw materials
A World Barometer
providing members with periodic reports on opportunities and threats relating to mineral raw materials provision
A Data Repository
offering open access to background information relevant for the raw materials sector
Foresight studies
on sector trends
A platform for dialogues
on mineral raw materials thanks to exclusive high-level summits involving representatives of international intergovernmental organisations
Noticeboard
INTRAW Scenario Workshop: The World of Raw Materials in 2050
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The 2022 edition of the EU Raw Materials Week offered…Read moreLaunch of CRM-geothermal project
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[et_pb_column type="4_4"…Read moreRecording now available: Transatlantic conversation on critical mineral supply chain vulnerability
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Press release 15 November 2021, Brussels, Belgium - To raise…Read moreINTRAW supports UNESCO Lecture Series on Earth Materials Sustainability
Minerals and other Earth materials are a key component in…Read moreBlockchain technologies for the Mining Industry – 14 December 2020
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding an…Read moreCoffee with Geoscience: EU policymakers meet geoscientists to exchange on the role mineral raw materials play for the EU Green Deal
Press release - November 2020 On 16 November 2020, Members…Read moreCall for registrations to the Global Digital RACE 2020 - 19-21 November
The theme of the Global Digital RACE 2020 is “Raw…Read moreCoffee with geoscience at the European Parliament
“Coffee with geoscience” is an event organised by the International…Read moreEarth Science Week: Webinar series on Earth materials frontiers
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