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RAW TALKS

EUMICON
Europe
Raw Materials
Wind Energy
Critical Raw Materials
Critical Raw Materials Act
Boliden
European Union
Eumicon
Policy
Sustainability
British Geological Survey
Materials Science
Europe, Continent
Geopolitics
Automation / Energy Transition
Circular Economy
Mining
Critical Minerals Act
China (refining & Supply Chains)
China

Raw Talks is EUMICON’s podcast exploring the future of raw materials and metals in Europe. Hosted by Roman Stiftner, Director General of EUMICON, the series breaks down complex topics from supply security and sustainability to geopolitics and circular economy through expert insights and real-world perspectives. Bringing together voices from industry, science, and policy, Raw Talks makes the raw ma... more

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Europe’s ambitions for climate neutrality, digital leadership, economic competitiveness, and strategic security all depend on one essential foundation: raw materials. From electric vehicles and semiconductors to renewable energy systems and defence t... more

Wind power is often seen as a symbol of the energy transition. Yet behind every wind turbine lies a complex industrial system built on raw materials, advanced manufacturing, global supply chains, and long-term investment. As Europe seeks to expand re... more

As Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on imported critical raw materials, recycling and urban mining are increasingly seen as strategic solutions. But how much of Europe’s resource needs can really be met by recovering materials already in circula... more

As Europe seeks to strengthen its industrial resilience and secure the raw materials needed for the green transition, mining has returned to the centre of political and economic debate. Yet while demand for critical minerals continues to grow, new mi... more

Europe's green and digital transitions depend on a steady supply of critical raw materials, yet many of the minerals and metals essential for modern industry remain concentrated in a small number of countries and supply chains. As geopolitical tensio... more

As Europe accelerates its energy transition, a new strategic challenge is coming into focus: securing the raw materials needed to power a net-zero future. From lithium and cobalt to rare earths and copper, the clean energy economy depends on critical... more

From lithium and rare earths to copper, cobalt, and critical minerals, raw materials are no longer just economic assets, they have become strategic tools shaping global power dynamics. In this episode of Raw Talks, host Roman Stiftner explores how ac... more

We often describe today’s economy as digital, service-based, and increasingly immaterial. In reality, every technology and system we rely on is built on physical resources.

The first episode of Raw Talks challenges the idea of a “weightless” world a... more

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Recent Guests

Maximilian Schnippering
Head of Sustainability
Siemens Gamesa
Episode: S01E07 - The role of industry: How companies adapt to a changing market
Stephen Art
Compliance and Sustainability Manager at Umicore
Umicore
Episode: S01E06 - Circular economy: Can recycling solve the crisis?
Mikael Staffas
President and CEO of Boliden
Boliden
Episode: S01E05 - Mining in Europe: The green controversy
Peter Handley
Advisor on energy, climate and industrial strategy; formerly at the European Commission
The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies / European Initiative of Energy Security / McKinsey & Company
Episode: S01E04 - Europe's raw materials dilemma: Between dependence and autonomy
Christian Egenhofer
Associate Senior Research Fellow at CEPS
CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)
Episode: S01E03 - Europe’s energy transition: The raw materials challenge
Ed Conway
Economics editor at Sky News; author of Material World
Sky News
Episode: S01E02 - The geopolitics of resources: A global chess game
Karen Hanghøj
Director of the British Geological Survey
British Geological Survey
Episode: S01E01 - Raw Materials 101: The backbone of modern society

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Roman Stiftner
Host of Raw Talks; Director at EUMICON (Eumicon) or related role; appears across episodes

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S01E03 - Europe’s energy transition: The raw materials challenge
Q: What would responsible sourcing look like in practice today given the EU policy framework?
Mining must align with climate neutrality and sustainability criteria, with a framework that balances incentives for investment with transparency, social license, and practical capabilities like refining capacity within Europe.
S01E03 - Europe’s energy transition: The raw materials challenge
Q: But how dependent is this vision on access to raw materials?
The dependence grows with demand from energy, digital tech, and defense; policy milestones and diversified supply chains are meant to reduce risks, but Europe still relies on imports for key materials and refining capacity.
S01E05 - Mining in Europe: The green controversy
Q: What is the realistic potential for Europe to become more self-sufficient in mining without compromising environmental and social standards?
Europe has more resources than commonly assumed, but most deposits are deeper and require long timelines, strong permitting processes, community acceptance, and continuous innovation to achieve true self-sufficiency.

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This series surveys Europe's raw materials and metals landscape through voices from industry, science, and policy. Episodes frequently center on domestic mining potential, supply security, ESG and sustainable development, regulatory design, and the geopolitics shaping Europe's material base. A distinguishing trait is the blend of practical industry case studies with policy analysis and panoramic context, offering actionable insights for listeners such as decision-makers, engineers, researchers, and strategists who want to understand how Europe can secure its material foundations while balancing environmental and social standards. The show tends to highlight regulatory frameworks, innovation in recycling and circular economy, and the real-wo... more

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3. Mikael Staffas
4. Peter Handley
5. Christian Egenhofer
6. Ed Conway
7. Karen Hanghøj

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