Used in microprocessors, smart electronics, medical sciences and renewable energy products, raw materials are an intrinsic part of our daily lives and the demand for them is rapidly growing. Referred to as critical raw materials (CRMs), some of these materials are economically and strategically important, and are under a supply risk as a great share of their worldwide production is concentrated in a few countries.
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