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.
These services include:
Reports & Factsheets
on mineral raw materials
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
A World Barometer
providing members with periodic reports on opportunities and threats relating to mineral raw materials provision
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“Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” webinar is now available to watch
The webinar on “Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” organised by the American Geosciences Institute took place…
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Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials Webinar
This interesting webinar organised by the American Geosciences Institute will take place on January 26, 2018 at 11am EST.…
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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 a certainty for INTRAW. Not just a simple…
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Press release: Launch of the International Raw Materials Observatory
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | 7 NOVEMBER 2017 – The INTRAW project consortium announces the official launch of…
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INTRAW - Discover The Project : The video has arrived!
The teaser tested eveyone's patience. But the waiting has lasted long enough. Finally, the video "INTRAW – Discover…
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The INTRAW project video is coming: a teaser video to keep us waiting
Europe needs Raw Materials. More than a fact, it is an emergency. An emergency that the H2020 INTRAW Project has…
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INTRAW takes you back to the Future
The Future of Europe is now. The future availability of resources relies on our efforts today. The future…
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Save the date: Launch of the International Raw Materials Observatory
Save the date: Brussels, 7 November 2017 Save now the date for the launch event of the International…
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#DiscoverINTRAW: taking our followers on a journey across the world of mining
During 7 weeks, the INTRAW projet took its followers on a world tour around 5 mining industries, allowing…
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INTRAW operational reports: identifying best practices to boost international cooperation in the raw materials sector
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | APRIL 2017 – The INTRAW project consortium recently launched three operational reports providing…
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