Events

On 12 March 2024, the RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal projects jointly organised a webinar on "Frontier technologies for sustainable extraction of critical raw materials". Utilising advanced techniques such as adsorption and other innovative separation methods, RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal are redefining possibilities in critical raw materials recovery from mine waste and geothermal fluids. Our webinar served as a platform to delve into the intersecting realms of RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal, facilitating an exchange of insights and discoveries. The recordings of the presentations given are now available online in our new YouTube playlist:

The International Raw Materials Observatory (INTRAW) and the University of Miskolc (UNIM) organise a workshop related to the deployment of the combined extraction of CRM and energy from geothermal fluids). The workshop will be held at the University of Miskolc, Hungary, on 8th May 2024, 14:00-18:00 CET. You can find the agenda at the following link. We kindly invite you to participate in the event. It will be held in hybrid format, thus online participation is also an option. The workshop will be a satellite event of the Miskolc Forum Green and Smart symposium and networking event on 9th May, which will focus on the CRM aspects of the raw material arena. In the morning, two parallel workshops will be held: CRM - State of Play  Sustainable Cement and Concrete Seminar The morning sessions will be followed by a 'Greennovation partnership and networking forum for industry and academia'. In addition, a networking dinner is organised on 8th May. Participation in the workshop, the dinner, and the symposium on 9th May is free but registration is required. Detailed information about the travel to Miskolc and the hotel options will be sent to the registered participants, and also the link for those […]

We are excited to invite you to a webinar to present the Lithium Estimation AI Tool, developed by project partner INLECOM as part of the EU-funded CRM-geothermal project. This innovative AI-driven solution is poised to transform how we explore lithium within geothermal resources – at a time when lithium’s role in battery technologies and renewable energy systems has never been more critical. Join the Webinar! This webinar will explore the underlying technologies, practical applications, and strategic value of the CRM-geothermal Lithium Estimation AI Tool. It’s a must-attend for geoscientists, exploration companies, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable lithium sourcing. Date: 18 September 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:00 CEST Register here: https://tinyurl.com/crm-webinar1 About the Tool The Lithium Estimation AI Tool leverages advanced artificial intelligence techniques, particularly tree-based ensemble methods, to identify patterns and dependencies in large, complex geothermal datasets. Unlike traditional statistical models, which often rely on rigid assumptions, this AI-based approach captures the true complexity of subsurface systems – where geological, chemical, and thermal processes interact in non-linear and often unpredictable ways.   Why It Matters The integration of AI offers several transformative benefits: Higher predictive accuracy in identifying lithium-rich geothermal reservoirs. Scalability and adaptability to new […]

We are pleased to invite you to a joint webinar on social acceptance topics, organised by the CRM-geothermal and CEEGS projects. This insightful session will delve into the critical aspects of social license to operate (SLO) and community engagement within the context of innovative technologies boosting the energy transition. JOIN THE WEBINAR! This event will feature expert presentations on social acceptance guidelines, best practices for community engagement, and the latest social acceptability studies from both projects. It is an invaluable opportunity for researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and stakeholders interested in fostering positive relationships between geothermal initiatives and local communities. Date: 23 October 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CEST Register here: https://tinyurl.com/webinar-r-crmceegs   AGENDA: 14:00 – Welcome and short introduction to CRM-geothermal Speaker: Katrin Kieling, GFZ 14:15 – Presentation of SLO Guidelines Speaker: Paul Mitchell, Levin Sources 14:30 – Community engagement best practices Speaker: Jane Charman, GEL 14:45 – Short introduction to CEEGS Speaker: Ricardo Chacartegui, University of Sevilla 15:00 – Social acceptability studies in CEEGS Speakers: Ana Delicado, University of Lisbon / Ana Prades, CIEMAT 15:15 – Q&A 15:30 – End of event   SPEAKERS: Paul Mitchell originally trained as a minerals engineer, and after completing his doctorate on the […]

Date: 20 November 2025, 12:00–13:30 Format: In-person, European ParliamentSpotlight: Research and innovation breakthroughs from CRM-geothermal (https://crm-geothermal.eu)Audience: Policymakers, industry and research experts, civil society, and local and regional stakeholders in energy transition, affordable energy access, and sustainable resource extraction CONTEXT:The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), adopted in 2024, plays a crucial role in enabling Europe’s clean energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By securing access to strategic raw materials, the Act underpins renewable energy deployment, energy storage, and affordable electrification for households and businesses. Yet, implementation faces significant challenges: institutional, socio-economic, and environmental. Beyond derisking supply chains, public trust and affordability of energy access emerge as decisive. Local communities often see extractive projects as conflicting with their well-being, while many Europeans struggle with high energy bills. A fair transition requires policies that link raw material extraction directly to a clean, affordable energy supply and ensure that the economic and social benefits are widely shared. This session will examine how innovations at the intersection of raw materials and renewable energy production, such as CRM extraction from geothermal fluids, can strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy, reduce costs for households, and safeguard Europe’s natural capital. It will also explore novel social and […]

The CRM-geothermal Final Conference will be an in-person event organised in cooperation with GeoTHERM 2026 in Offenburg (Germany) on 25 February 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 CET. Participation in the CRM-geothermal Final Conference is free and doesn't require a badge for the GeoTHERM event. The CRM-geothermal side event takes place on the day before the Conference GeoTHERM (26-27 February 2026) and it concludes in time for participants to join the traditional GeoTHERM Ice-Breaker at 18:30 on 25 February 2026. The participation in the GeoTHERM Icebreaker event is not included when registering for the CRM-geothermal Final Conference. During this final project conference, the consortium and invited speakers will present the project’s key findings in three thematic sessions: Session 1: Content, origin, and mobility of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) in geothermal fluids across different geological settingsSession 2: Extraction methods for CRM from geothermal fluidsSession 3: Economic, social, and governance aspects of CRM co-production  The EU-funded project CRM-Geothermal pursues a holistic approach to the evaluation and extraction of critical raw materials from geothermal fluids in Europe and East Africa. Its objectives are as follows: (I) To assess the overall potential, a database was established and the collected fluid data have been visualized in a […]