ETP SMR’s activities are focused on creating sustainable mineral resource potential, including access to and supply of essential and critical raw materials, through research, development and innovation. The members are involved in, amongst other activities, exploration, mining, quarrying, mineral processing, smelting, recycling and metallurgical recovery and refining, including the highly innovative enabling technologies and equipment development, thereby covering the whole value chain of the minerals sector.

In particular, ETP SMR is involved in:

• Projects & Partnerships: ETP SMR Members participate in common Projects and Partnerships, funded or co-funded by the European Union, in tenders and other EU initiatives (e.g. ProMine, I2Mine, RAMINTECH, Raw Materials Partnership – RAMP, currently in the Grant Agreement phase). In this regard, Members collaborate on project proposals and will play an active role in RAMP by contributing to the development of the new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) in 2028, in collaboration with international partners.
• Networking: ETP SMR Members and the Secretariat actively participate in major international events within the minerals sector (e.g. PDAC, EU Raw Materials Week, IGC, EU INDTech), reinforcing the Platform’s visibility and engagement at European and global level.
• Policy Contribution: ETP SMR Members actively contribute to EU policies related to the mineral sector through the development of key strategic documents (e.g. ETP SMR Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda, Strategic Implementation Plan, Commitment for the EIP, Position Papers), ensuring their expertise is reflected in European policy priorities.
• Dissemination: The ETP SMR Secretariat organises high-level events (Workshops, Conferences, Pitching Events, etc.) and disseminates relevant information across the Platform, providing members with opportunities to showcase expertise, share results, and strengthen their institutional visibility.