ERMA
About
ERMA supports Europe's economic resiliency by
- diversifying its supply chains
- creating jobs
- attracting investment to raw materials industries
- fostering innovation
- training young talent
- enabling sustainable raw materials
- supporting circular economies
Industrial Focus Areas
The first priority is to increase rare earth element (REE) magnets and motor value chain resilience, which are vital to key EU industries i.e., automotive, renewable energy, defence and aerospace.
The alliance will also support critical and strategic raw materials needs, including materials for energy storage and conversion including batteries and fuel cells.
By 2030, ERMA will
- bolster the creation of sustainable and equitable infrastructure
- implement a circular economy of complex products
- support the capacity of the raw materials to extract, design, manufacture and recycle materials
- promote innovation, strategic investment, and industrial production
Statements
“Raw materials will play a vital role to the revival, autonomy and resilience of Europe's integrated industrial ecosystems. With the European Raw Materials Alliance, we have a true European answer based on the knowledge and expertise of more than 150 network partners.
Together we can turn Europe's raw material dependency into a major strategic strength, while continually applying the highest environmental and social standards.
We are honored to manage the European Raw Materials Alliance, which will drive diversification of sustainable supply and help make better use of the resources available within the EU.”
Bernd Schäfer
CEO of EIT RawMaterials
