The European Commission is revising the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive as part of the broader Circular Economy Act. With e-waste representing one of Europe’s most valuable sources of secondary precious metals and critical raw materials, this revision is a crucial opportunity to address fragmented national rules and low collection rates that hinder…
The EPMF is happy to present its 2024 Annual Report. 2024 was a busy year for the EPMF as we elected a new board, continued work on several scientific research projects, updated our REACH dossiers, defined our policy asks for the new political mandate and celebrated 15 years of the EPMF! This report will take you…
On 26 February, the European Commission published the long-awaited Clean Industrial Deal. As signatories of the Antwerp Declaration in 2024, the EPMF welcomes the Commission’s strategy to decarbonise, reindustrialise and innovate EU industry. We see several potential opportunities for the precious metals sector as well as some challenges within the initiatives outlined in the Deal….
On 19 March, the European Commission published the Steel and Metals Action Plan aimed at bolstering Europe’s economic resilience, green transition, and strategic autonomy. While the European Precious MetaOn June 6-9 the EU has voted a new European Parliament. Perfect timing to join forces and remind the EPMF and International Copper Association Europe key messages:– coherence– predictability–…
