Strengthen Cooperation EU-LAC for CRM through Geological Surveys - EULACRM

About this project

<p>EU and LAC collaboration on critical raw materials can contribute to generate sustainable investments. Geological surveys play a crucial role in several key parts of raw material value chains, from the exploration stage to the post-closure phase. Given the importance of secondary raw materials, Geological Surveys are key elements to tackle the mineral supply potential of mining wastes. The project has two main objective:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Strengthen cooperation between EU-LAC Geological Surveys on the evaluation of both primary and secondary raw materials.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Provide technical assistance for targeted local studies.</li></ol>

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Sectors

Mineral/mining policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Places

498 - Lima, 498 - Brasilia, 498 - Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, 498 - Santiago Metropolitan Region, 498 - Bolivia

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

ASOCIACION DE SERVICIOS DE GEOLOGIA Y MINERIA IBEROAMERICANOS

Accountable

University, college or other teaching institution, research institute or think-tank

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2025-PC-47873.

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