Critical Minerals Association (UK)

The December 2024 issue of our newsletter is here, and what a month it's been to conclude the year.  📰 Read our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/41Z7lGF In December, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Critical Minerals, Noah Law MP hosted the first meeting of the APPG on 11 December, setting out the group’s priorities for the next year. Minister Sarah Jones announced that Government is publishing a new and updated UK Critical Minerals Strategy in early 2025, with a more ‘targeted and long-term approach’ to securing responsible supply.     On the world stage, the European Commission hosted a Principal Meeting of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Forum in Brussels at Raw Materials Week 2024. The meeting followed news that China’s Ministry of Commerce will be tightening export restrictions and bans on three critical minerals: antimony, germanium and gallium. NATO, as well, released its list of 12 raw materials critical to the Allied defense industry.   At the Association, we hosted our largest annual conference to date, at the Royal College of Physicians in London on 2 December. An article about the conference - including summaries and quotes from the various presentations, panel discussions, and side events of the day - is now available on our website, as well as photos and recordings of the sessions in the Wolfson Theatre. We are also delighted to welcome our newest members to the Association, Vale Base Metals and Agratas.     Our December issue provides snippets and summaries of this month’s political and industry developments, past and upcoming events and a global news round-up on critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, manganese, rare earth elements, tin, tungsten, and vanadium. Read on for these highlights of December news and more: -> Rio Tinto & Imperial College London Launch Centre for Future Materials  -> World Trade Organization (WTO) Launches New Public Database on Critical Mineral Supply Chains   -> President Biden Pledges Additional US$560M to Lobito Corridor Project  -> Amendments to Basel Convention Push Metal Recyclers to Localise  -> Cyclic Materials & Circulor Implement First End-to-End REE Traceability    Thank you to Tiffany Sarfo, Nareeka Ahir, Reagan Patrowicz, and our Newsletter Editor, Eileen Maes, for putting together this month’s issue.  

This is the first standardized metric for #batteries to ensure they're manufactured in line with #environmental and #humanrights standards. It was developed by the Global Battery Alliance which was created by the World Economic Forum to help establish a #sustainable #battery value chain by 2030. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mIZI50UyO69 #CriticalMinerals #BatteryPassport Safeguarding the Planet is a theme of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Follow #WEF25 for the latest insights from global leaders, experts and innovators.

#HPMS technology takes a prominent mention in MSP meeting in Brussels. “Participants discussed the challenges to developing specific MSP projects, including HyProMag’s rare earth elements recycling project in the UK, Germany and the US” Fantastic to see a specific mention of our #HPMS magnet recycling technology at this weeks MSP Project Deep Dive meeting, hosted by the #Republic of Korea and the #UnitedStates. HPMS is a key technology to the MSP and consistently takes a prominent mention in the recycling and recovery of Rare Earth Elements from magnets. Hydrogen Processing of Magnetic Scrap (HPMS) was developed in the Magnetic Materials Group at the University of Birmingham and can efficiently liberate and recycle magnets from end-of-life scrap whilst using just 10% of the energy required for production from primary materials. Having commissioned the UK’s first rare earth magnet recycling pilot plant at the University of Birmingham in 2022, HyProMag Ltd together with the University of Birmingham, are developing a large-scale recycling plant at Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham with ongoing expansion into Germany and the US. Full article at https://lnkd.in/eWeQkntM University of Birmingham University of Birmingham | Business Engagement HyProMag Ltd HyProMag GmbH SUSMAGPRO Project DER Industrialisation Centres Department for Business and Trade Mkango Resources Ltd. REEsilience Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements and Critical Materials Birmingham Energy Institute Critical Minerals Association (UK) CoTec Corp.

The British Embassy Manila welcomed British Geological Survey (BGS) scientists to the Philippines. Together, we're supporting responsible and sustainable resource development. ⛰️ In Baguio, BGS and Filipino scientists shared research findings on sustainable mineral resources. 🏙️ In Manila, they discussed Environmental, Social, and Governance standards with key mining stakeholders. Through UK Research and Innovation, BGS is focusing on critical minerals, clean energy, and reducing multi-hazards. 📸 Photos from the Environmental Management Bureau Cordillera Administrative Region

Do you know someone who loves playing Minecraft?! BGS have a range of geological models and environments available to download - including a volcano! There are five worlds available which each use real geological data to show what it's like in the ground beneath your feet and help make geology more accessible. Alongside the volcano, some of the models also include Glasgow, York and Great Britain. The models are free to use and geological keys can be found on our website alongside links to download. Happy building 🌋⚒️😎 https://lnkd.in/eN-drPDF

"These proposed measures would be a move to maintain this high market share and to secure #lithium chemical production for #China's domestic #battery supply chains," said Adam Webb at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence https://bit.ly/3BFnIO8

Did you know? Starting 1st January, significant changes have reshaped how electric and electronic waste (WEEE) is handled worldwide. These updates stem from the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, aiming to better regulate the shipment of hazardous waste and protect human health and the environment.   What does this mean for the metal recycling industry? ♻️ Stricter rules on international shipments will push the industry to develop local recycling solutions, reducing reliance on exports. 🌍 Recycling companies will face more responsibility to ensure compliance with environmental standards when handling hazardous materials like WEEE. ✅ Transparent processes and investments in new technology will be critical for staying ahead.   As an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF), Unimetals plays a key role in managing WEEE responsibly. This new regulation directly impacts the way we do business, but we are fully prepared to meet the new compliance requirements. Stay tuned as we reveal how these changes impact our operations and how we continue to lead in sustainable metal recycling. 🌍♻️   Would you like to read more about the Basel Convention? Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXqFYUjz.   To find out more about Unimetals and the services we offer 👉https://unimetals.com/ #WEEERegulations #Sustainability #Unimetals #MetalRecycling #BaselConvention

As we approach the New Year, we know many of you are winding down after the festive celebrations. Whether you're wrapping up the year, relaxing by the fire, travelling, or enjoying some quiet time, our podcast is here to keep you company. With 493 episodes in the archive, there’s a ton of insights waiting for you. To make it easy, we've put together the Top 5 episodes listened to this year so you know where to start! 1) The Role of Geopolitics in the Uranium Market: Insights from John Cash of Ur-Energy Inc. 2) Investing in Natural Resources: Deep Dive into Mining & Energy with Robert Crayfourd & Keith Watson 3) Jeff Townsend On The Critical Minerals Association: Building Trust & Collaboration Between Industry & Government 4) Grassroots Exploration in the Lithium Sector: Koby Kushner, P.Eng., CFA Shares Libra Lithium Corp.'s Approach & Success 5) Unveiling the Future of Lithium and Rare Metals Exploration with John Wisbey Tag a friend who might enjoy these, and don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more episodes in 2025! 

An article about the the CMA (UK)'s 4th Annual Conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London on 2 December 2024 is now available on our website. It features summaries, quotes and photos of the many presentations, panel discussions, and side events of the day. 📰 Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3ZJo7qF Recordings of the sessions in the Wolfson Theatre are also available to watch on our Youtube channel, including presentations from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Department for Business and Trade, UK Export Finance and the British Geological Survey, as well as panels featuring experts from Johnson Matthey, Adriatic Metals Plc, The Risk Advisory Group, Mayer Brown, National Crime Agency (NCA), Vale Base Metals, Mayer Brown, Bioscope Technologies, Matnex, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, Innovate UK, Bell Geospace, UK Space Agency, Cornwall Resources Limited, Cornish Lithium Plc, Digbee, Satarla, National Wealth Fund, TechMet Ltd, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, and Durham University. 🎬 Watch the sessions here: https://lnkd.in/evRaZcY9 Thank you to our event sponsors - SRK Consulting and Cornish Metals Inc. - and our media partner Critical Productions.