Agenda

Critical Raw Materials

22 April 2026 • 12:30 -14:00 • Conference Room 23

Online broadcast session Session translated simultaneously EN / PL

Thematic scope

The significance of access to raw materials in the global economy: technological development, defence, and economic resilience. The situation of European countries in the context of the superpowers’ raw-material policies. Is Europe going to invest in critical raw materials outside of the European Union? How to maintain one’s independence in case of future diplomatic and geopolitical crises. Waste – a source of valuable raw material. Industrial recycling of strategic raw materials could increase Europe's independence.

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Speakers

Vice President of the Management Board for Development, KGHM Polska Miedź SA

Krzysztof Galos

Undersecretary of State, Chief National Geologist, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Personal Representative of the Canadian Prime Minister to the European Union

Chief Executive Officer, Elemental Holding Group

Michał Kobosko

Member of the European Parliament

Arkadiusz Kustra

Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Krakow

CEO, Lumina Metals

President of the Management Board,, Eneris Surowce

Host

Bartosz Krzemiński

Senior Economic Analyst, Policy Insight

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