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
Launch of CRM-geothermal project
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The Observatory welcomes ICOG as a new member
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A New Project Funded By The European Commission Develops EU-Africa Partnerships Ensuring Responsible Sourcing Of Critical Raw Materials For The EU Industry
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Recording now available: Transatlantic conversation on critical mineral supply chain vulnerability
On 26 April, INTRAW co-organised a virtual transatlantic conversation on critical…Read moreAddressing critical mineral supply chain vulnerability: A transatlantic conversation
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Raw Materials for Future: EU project SCRREEN2 launches awareness campaign for EU citizens
Press release 15 November 2021, Brussels, Belgium - To raise…Read more
INTRAW supports UNESCO Lecture Series on Earth Materials Sustainability
Minerals and other Earth materials are a key component in…Read more
Blockchain technologies for the Mining Industry – 14 December 2020
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is holding an…Read more
Coffee 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 more
Call for registrations to the Global Digital RACE 2020 - 19-21 November
The theme of the Global Digital RACE 2020 is “Raw…Read more
Coffee with geoscience at the European Parliament
“Coffee with geoscience” is an event organised by the International…Read more
Earth Science Week: Webinar series on Earth materials frontiers
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International Raw Materials Observatory becomes Earth Science Week 2020 Global Sponsor
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Mineral commodity spotlight Tantalum
Did you know? Only 3 other metals have higher melting…Read moreRegister now: Executive Short Course on Resources Management using the UNFC
On 22 October, EIT Raw Materials and the International Raw…Read more
Annual report 2018
The Observatory benefits, since its creation, from a deep understanding…Read more
World Barometer, the Observatory's new fortnightly publication is now live!
The International Raw Materials Observatory is pleased to present its…Read more
“Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” webinar is now available to watch
The webinar on “Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials”…Read moreTracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials Webinar
This interesting webinar organised by the American Geosciences Institute will take…Read more
INTRAW Workshop and Roundtable: when Partners look in the same direction, there is nothing holding them back
The Future will be collaborative or won't be. That is…Read more