The CRMsDataSpace project aims to develop a Common European Data Space on Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) for the Green Deal, with a strong focus on recovering valuable raw materials from closed extractive coal waste facilities. This initiative aligns with the European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and seeks to enhance Europe’s autonomy and sustainability in securing key materials for strategic industries such as renewable energy, digital technologies, defense, and healthcare.
What will be done?
CRMsDataSpace will:
✅ Create a European Digital Data Platform – A centralized geospatial database to identify, assess, and map critical raw materials within extractive waste facilities.
✅ Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) – AI-driven tools will automate data processing, classification, and reporting, enhancing efficiency in CRM recovery projects.
✅ Conduct Geochemical and Metallurgical Assessments – Analysis of resource viability in coal mining waste, including chemical composition, processing potential, and economic feasibility.
✅ Develop Business Models for CRM Recovery – Supporting investments and new market opportunities for industries interested in sustainable raw material extraction.
✅ Facilitate Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Building – Organizing workshops, training sessions, and dissemination events to ensure broad adoption and collaboration across EU Member States.
By combining cutting-edge digital technologies, AI, and open data exchange, CRMsDataSpace will support Europe’s transition towards a more circular and resilient economy, reducing dependence on external raw material imports and fostering sustainable industrial innovation.
📅 Project duration: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028