EU Launches CRM Centre to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains

The European Union has announced the creation of a Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Centre aimed at building resilient supply chains for minerals essential to clean‑tech development. The centre will focus on investment, partnerships and industrial policy to reduce the EU’s heavy reliance on imported raw materials. Analysts note that the EU’s current investment pace lags behind global competitors, leaving it vulnerable amid the recent energy crisis, which has underscored the fragility of existing supply lines. The initiative signals a strategic shift toward securing domestic sources and fostering collaboration across member states to support the continent’s transition to low‑carbon technologies.