S01E07 - The role of industry: How companies adapt to a changing market
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,...
Raw Talks.
The EUMICON Podcast
Raw Talks is EUMICON’s podcast series exploring one of Europe’s most critical challenges: securing the raw materials that power our economies, technologies, and everyday lives. Hosted by EUMICON Director General Roman Stiftner, the series brings listeners to the forefront of discussions shaping the future of raw materials and metals in Europe and beyond.
S0106 - Circular economy: Can recycling solve the crisis?
As Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on imported critical raw materials, recycling and urban mining are increasingly seen as strategic solutions....
S0105 - Mining in Europe: The green controversy
As Europe seeks to strengthen its industrial resilience and secure the raw materials needed for the green transition, mining has returned to the centr...
S01E04 - Europe's raw materials dilemma: Between dependence and autonomy
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 i...
S01E03 - Europe’s energy transition: The raw materials challenge
As Europe accelerates its energy transition, a new strategic challenge is coming into focus: securing the raw materials needed to power a net-zero fut...
S01E02 - The geopolitics of resources: A global chess game
From lithium and rare earths to copper, cobalt, and critical minerals, raw materials are no longer just economic assets, they have become strategic to...
S01E01 - Raw Materials 101: The backbone of modern society
We often describe today’s economy as digital, service-based, and increasingly immaterial. In reality, every technology and system we rely on is built...
RAW TALKS: Intro Episode – Meet the Host
In this opening episode of Raw Talks, host Roman Stiftner, Director General of EUMICON, introduces the podcast and its mission: to unpack one of Europ...