Earlier this month the European Commission launched the Raw Materials Information System (RMIS), a central platform in a user-friendly format, with key information on non-fuel, non-agricultural raw materials from primary and secondary sources. The competitiveness of EU industries,  directly and indirectly rely on the secure and sustainable supply of raw materials. This tool aims to be a focal point for resource availability information which is often scattered across several sources, such as ministries, agencies, geological surveys, research institutes, and universities. The recuperation or substitution of rare raw materials is a fundamental part of circular economy and has been the topic of EuCheMS workshops – Protecting Endangered Elements and From Waste to Health.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/