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A Turning Point in Critical Minerals for the UK
During the week of the 29th November, the Critical Minerals Association held a number of events that marked a turning point in the UK’s...

kirstycriticalmineral
Dec 7, 20213 min read


Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Track, Trace & Provenance – Where is the future headed?
ESG: Track, Trace & Provenance – Where is the future headed? The disappointment of COP26's lack of consideration of critical minerals and...

kirstycriticalmineral
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Critical Minerals Association's Recommendations Featured in UK Government's Net Zero Strategy 2021
The Critical Minerals Association (CMA) welcomes the UK Government's recognition of the importance of critical minerals in achieving...

kirstycriticalmineral
Oct 20, 20212 min read


How Green is your Electric Vehicle and why we should be optimistic
Climate change is depressing. In a Guardian interview, Greta Thunberg’s father shared how his daughter had been deeply depressed at the...

kirstycriticalmineral
Oct 19, 20212 min read


Countdown to COP26 – Critical Minerals, Net Zero and Sustainable Development Goals
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. The Critical...

kirstycriticalmineral
Oct 17, 20216 min read


Geoscience, Physics, Biology & Chemistry: The Key to Sustainable Mining
Social Mobility Foundation Virtual Placement – 4th August 2021 The Critical Minerals Association took part in the Social Mobility...

kirstycriticalmineral
Sep 14, 20214 min read


Natural History Museum – Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists - Prof Richard Herrington
“Even for understanding what crops to grow, being a geologist is important” – Prof Richard Herrington Chairs of the CMA’s public...

kirstycriticalmineral
Sep 12, 20215 min read


Defining Criticality - What Makes a Critical Mineral?
On the 27th of July 2021, Jeff Townsend led CMA’s breakfast chat, ‘Defining Criticality - What Makes a Critical Mineral?’ alongside Jack...

kirstycriticalmineral
Aug 25, 20215 min read


ESG Paper Launch – Time for Action
Monday 12th July marked a milestone achievement for the Critical Minerals Association and our members. We were delighted to launch our...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jul 16, 20213 min read


Discussion - The UK's Need for a Midstream Industry
On the 29th June 2021, the Critical Minerals Association held its latest breakfast chat webinar, ‘The UK’s Need for a Midstream...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jul 9, 20218 min read


Industry Insight - Sustainability Analyst, Interview with Oliver Heathman, Roskill
Oliver Heathman, Sustainability and Cost Analysis Manager at Roskill, spoke with Chairs of the CMA’s public perception of mining group...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jun 29, 20213 min read


Q&A Session 7 - Circulor
Welcome to our Q&A Session with Veera Johnson, Co-founder of Circulor, provider of traceability services for the extractive, recycling,...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jun 27, 20215 min read


CMA Co-founder Gives Evidence to the UK Parliament Environmental Audit Select Committee
On Wednesday 16th June the Critical Minerals Association’s Co-founder, Jeff Townsend, was called to give evidence on UK electric vehicle...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jun 21, 20211 min read


G7 Event - Importance of Mining to Society
On 11th June, the Critical Minerals Association was delighted to host an event at Cornwall House, Falmouth, on the key role mining has to...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jun 19, 20214 min read


UK APPG Critical Minerals Event: Canada's Critical Minerals Approach
On the 26th May 2021, the Critical Minerals Association (UK) and the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Critical Minerals were...

kirstycriticalmineral
Jun 2, 20215 min read


The Briefcase of Mineral Applications - Interview with Dr Miho Taka
The Briefcase of Mineral Applications game tests your knowledge of the minerals needed in everyday objects. Try it out and share the...

kirstycriticalmineral
May 30, 20212 min read


Technology Metals for a Green Future - Camborne School of Mines Free Online Course - Interview
The Critical Minerals Association's 'Perception of Mining Group' Chairs, Lucy Crane, Cornish Lithium, & Ben Lepley, SRK Consulting,...

kirstycriticalmineral
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Breakfast chat: ‘The Role of Universities in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain’
On the 29th of March 2021 our breakfast chat focused on 'The Role of Universities in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain.’ The event...

kirstycriticalmineral
Apr 11, 20214 min read


APPG Critical Minerals: Australia-UK Critical Minerals Strategy
The APPG for Critical Minerals was honored to welcome: Alexander Stafford MP, Vice Chair, APPG Critical Minerals The Hon George Brandis...

kirstycriticalmineral
Mar 22, 20215 min read


PRESS RELEASE - 15th March: Critical Minerals Make Waves in Parliament
PRESS RELEASE: 15th March: Critical Minerals Make Waves in Parliament Critical Minerals took centre stage for the first time in the UK...

kirstycriticalmineral
Mar 18, 20214 min read
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