Could China’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports disrupt global supply chains, including Europe’s?
As per the new rules released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, foreign companies will now require Beijing’s approval to export/supply rare earth metals produced in China or processed with technologies outside China.
IBot4CRMs consortium to meet in Athens: Inside E.K.AN.’s Recycling Facility and the future of Critical Raw Material recovery
In a few weeks, the iBot4CRMs consortium will meet in Athens, Greece, to review project progress and decide the next steps in the development of smart robotic systems for critical raw materials recycling and recovery from urban waste. The consortium meeting will...
“Shaping the Future of a Resilient, Autonomous, and Competitive Europe”: Key Takeaways from the latest edition of the AI, Data and Robotics Forum
On September 23–24, the iBot4CRMs project proudly participated as a sponsor of the AI, Data and Robotics Forum (ADRF) in Stavanger, Norway. The event brought together more than 400 participants, including researchers, sociologists, engineers, project managers,...
Insights from the 7th EIT Raw Materials Summit: Circularity, Competitiveness, Resilience, Green Transition and the Path Forward
Europe currently recycles less than 1% of its rare earth elements, despite these critical materials being essential to produce a wide array of electronic and automotive products, as well as for the advancement of sustainable technologies (1). Similarly, The EU’s Waste...
From Data to Decisions: Key Takeaways from the third edition of REACT Cluster Webinar series
On May 9th, 2025, the third edition of the REACT Cluster Webinar series gathered 53 participants from all industries, including research and academia, recycling companies, technology providers, policymakers and industrial associations. Moderated by Léa Zamuner, the...