The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the proposed EU Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Centre, reaffirming the importance of geoscience expertise in strengthening Europe’s resilience, competitiveness and secure supply of critical raw materials.
The proposed EU CRM Centre forms part of the European Commission’s efforts to reduce the EU’s dependence on concentrated sources of critical raw materials by creating a coordinated framework built around four key pillars: joint purchasing, stockpiling, investments and raw materials intelligence. The initiative is intended to reinforce the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act and support Europe’s green, digital, aerospace and defence industries.
EFG welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this important policy initiative. In its submission, made in July 2026, the Federation highlights the essential role of geoscientists throughout the critical raw materials value chain, from resource assessment and responsible exploration to sustainable extraction, resource classification and long-term stewardship of Europe’s subsurface resources.
EFG also emphasises the need for the future Centre to be supported by robust geological knowledge, harmonised data, transparent governance and recognised professional expertise. In particular, the Federation highlights the value of requiring, or strongly encouraging, the use of recognised Competent Persons and internationally accepted reporting standards for mineral projects benefiting from strategic support or investment mechanisms. Existing European frameworks, including the European Geologist (EurGeol) professional title and the Pan-European Reserves and Resources Reporting Standard (PERC Standard), aligned with the CRIRSCO family of reporting standards, provide a strong foundation for this approach.
As Europe seeks to strengthen the security and sustainability of its raw materials supply, EFG believes that geoscientists have a key role to play in providing the evidence base needed for informed decision-making and responsible resource management.
The Commission’s consultation will inform the legislative proposal establishing the EU Critical Raw Materials Centre, expected later this year.
Read EFG’s response to the European Commission’s consultation: https://eurogeologists.eu/go/2026-response-eu-crm-centre
Learn more about the European Commission’s proposed EU Critical Raw Materials Centre: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14832-EU-Critical-Raw-Materials-Centre_en
