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ESM is dedicated to support research and development activities in the field of Rare and Critical Elements, focussing on their industrial applications. The Foundation sponsors and organises conferences and workshops, publishes studies and surveys, coordinates related projects, and provides scholarships and educational grants. ESM is operating within a national and international network of experts, partner institutes and organisations.

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From Dependency to Circular Economy

From Dependency to Circular Economy

November 30, 2023

A New Approach to Battery Raw Materials in Switzerland. The energy transition and the shift to electromobility are bringing energy storage into focus globally for industry, politics, and society. In the coming years, the demand for decentralized energy storage will skyrocket worldwide. Consequently,

Symposium zur Emeritierung von Prof. Dr. Armin Reller

Symposium zur Emeritierung von Prof. Dr. Armin Reller

May 17, 2023

On the afternoon of May 4, 2023, the ESM Foundation hosted a momentous symposium to honor and celebrate the retirement of their esteemed colleague on the Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Armin Reller. This symposium served as a platform for reflecting upon Armin Reller's illustrious professional journey

«Critical Raw Materials Act» and tool for assessing critical raw materials

«Critical Raw Materials Act» and tool for assessing critical raw materials

March 16, 2023

The European Commission has just presented the «Critical Raw Materials Act» to ensure the supply of critical raw materials in Europe and to reduce dependencies (LINK). Do you know which raw materials and semi-finished products are critical for your company’s operation and could lead to supply bottl

Article in Le Temps: The (very) big challenges of transition minerals

Article in Le Temps: The (very) big challenges of transition minerals

January 21, 2023

The struggle to access copper, lithium, nickel and others, the new oil, is intensifying. Between lack of know-how, local opposition and logistical challenges, Europe is lagging behind. There were reactions in 2022, but not in Switzerland https://www.letemps.ch/economie/tres-gros-defis-minerais-tr

January 4, 2023

For an issue on raw materials of the Swiss magazine "Swissfuture - Magazin für Zukünfte" in December 2022, the ESM wrote an article on "Critical raw materials: a topic for the Switzerland of the future". You can download the magazine here (in German): https://www.swissfuture.ch/wp-content/uploads/20

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Since its creation more than 65 years ago, ESM has fostered industrial materials research related to critical elements. Over 2 Mio CHF have been granted to projects in fields where less common elements play a crucial role.

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