The European Commission has launched the first operational cycle of the platform for aggregating demand for critical raw materials, under the mechanism established by the Critical Raw Materials Act, with the aim of strengthening the Union’s supply chain security and resilience. This voluntary, market-based instrument enables European companies to pool their demand and connect with suppliers, financial institutions and storage operators, thereby facilitating access to more diversified and competitive sources. The mechanism also provides for demand–supply matching activities, enhanced transparency on available opportunities and support for the development of new strategic projects, including through the involvement of financial partners. As part of the EU's strategy to reduce strategic dependencies, it focuses on raw materials essential to key value chains, such as green and digital technologies, defence, and batteries.
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