EU Launches Second Call for Strategic Raw Materials Projects
The European Commission has initiated the second 'call' for strategic projects to secure critical raw materials for European industry. This 'call' welcomes project proposals for all 17 strategic raw materials, following the success of the first 'call' which selected 60 projects. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2026, 12:00 (noon) CET.
The Commission supports these projects with faster permitting, facilitated access to finance, and guaranteed offtakes. Projects must significantly improve supply security, be technically feasible, and ensure sustainable implementation to qualify. An online information session for interested promoters is scheduled for 9 October. The EU itself backs strategic raw material extracting and processing companies through initiatives like the Critical Raw Materials Act, although specific supporting organizations are not detailed in the provided sources. The Commission collaborates closely with Member States and financial institutions to provide these benefits.
The second 'call' for strategic projects aims to build on the success of the first, further boosting domestic extraction and cooperating with partner countries. Projects must enhance supply security and sustainability to qualify, with the Commission offering support through faster permitting, finance, and offtakes.
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