Overview
Minerals4EU is a European minerals information platform developed to improve access to harmonised data on mineral resources across Europe. Its main purpose is to support transparency, knowledge-sharing, and evidence-based decision-making on raw materials. Finance professionals may find it relevant for understanding mineral availability, supply risks, and long-term resource trends affecting commodity markets and industrial value chains.
Organisation behind the tool
Minerals4EU was developed under a European Union–funded project led by EuroGeoSurveys, the umbrella organisation for national geological surveys in Europe. The project involved collaboration between multiple European geological institutions and expert partners to standardise and integrate mineral resource data.
What the tool does
- Provides access to harmonised European data on mineral resources and reserves.
- Hosts a centralised web portal for mineral intelligence, including datasets and reports.
- Publishes the European Minerals Yearbook, offering country-level and commodity-level information.
- Supports analysis of raw material supply, production, and geological potential.
- Enables users to explore spatial and statistical data relevant to mineral resources.
Target audience
The primary audience includes policymakers, geological surveys, and researchers involved in raw materials and resource management. Secondary users include industry stakeholders, consultants, and analysts seeking structured mineral data. The tool is also accessible to the general public with an interest in European mineral resources.
Relevance to finance professionals
- Risk assessment: Supports evaluation of supply security and geopolitical concentration of mineral resources.
- ESG analysis: Provides environmental and resource context relevant to responsible sourcing and extractive sector exposure.
- Market and commodity insights: Informs analysis of minerals critical to energy transition, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
- Investment context: Offers long-term data useful for assessing structural trends in raw materials availability and dependency across Europe.
