The Horse 2019/20

Technology & Environment

Task 11 - Critical Raw Materials now and in the future

Team: Nina & Elena

What are Critical Raw Materials?
CRMs are materials which are significantly important for companies in order to manufacture their products but have a high-risk associated with their supplier. This high-risk is that the materials are very rare and unique and there is a lack of substitutes for them. Nowadays the supply of these raw materials is increasingly coming under pressure. In order to control this problem, the EU commission has created a list of CRMs and is monitoring the CRM market at all times. Here are some examples: More...