SCYCLE

The FutuRaM project will host its Final Event on 27 May 2026 at the Novotel Brussels City Centre in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, and stakeholders working in the field of critical raw materials (CRMs) and secondary raw materials (SRMs).

The event will present the latest findings from one of Europe’s most comprehensive studies on the availability and recoverability of critical raw materials in European waste streams. Participants will gain insights into FutuRaM’s methodologies, data approaches, and policy relevance, while engaging with experts from academia, European institutions, and industry. The project has been scientifically coordinated by SCYCLE, whose work has supported the integration of data, methodologies, and stakeholder engagement across the consortium.

Why it matters

Critical raw materials are essential for Europe’s green and digital transitions but remain highly vulnerable to supply disruptions. By improving knowledge on secondary raw materials and recovery potential, FutuRaM contributes to strengthening Europe’s resource resilience, supporting circular economy objectives, and enabling more sustainable supply chains.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the latest research and policy developments in CRMs and SRMs
• Explore innovative methodologies for resource classification and recovery
• Engage directly with leading experts and policymakers
• Network with stakeholders across research, industry, and public institutions

Event details

Date: 27 May 2026
Time: 09:00–16:20 CEST
Venue: Novotel Brussels City Centre, Rue De La Vierge Noire 32, 1000 Brussels

Download the event agenda

Here you can find the full News Release including contact information

Read the full FutuRam final report

The FutuRaM Final Report and all related datasets are publicly accessible through the Urban Mine Platform and the project Zenodo repository.
Zenodo repository
Urban Mine Platform

More about FutuRaM

FutuRaM is a Horizon Europe-funded project developing methodologies, reporting structures, and guidance to improve Europe’s raw materials knowledge base up to 2050. The project integrates secondary and critical raw materials data to model current stocks and flows and aligns recovery projects with the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC).

FutuRaM focuses on the following waste streams:

• Batteries
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Vehicles
• Mining waste
• Slags and ashes
• Construction and demolition waste, including wind turbines