CARTA
CRM Tracking Application
Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are used across the vital sectors of the global economy and society including clean energy, digital technology, healthcare, defence and space. This HCSS Dashboard provides information about the geographical spread of resources, reserves, extraction and processing capabilities for a wide range of raw materials. The dashboard displays the materials included in the 2023 EU Critical Raw Materials list as well as other non-energy and non-animal raw materials that are important for the above-mentioned sectors.
The HCSS Critical Minerals programme is focused on identifying challenges and opportunities to strengthen European mineral security, both in terms of domestic industrial capabilities and international partnerships with trustworthy suppliers.
HCSS Datalab presents: CARTA
CARTA gives an geographical overview of critical raw material mines and processing plants. Clicking a data point on the map displays the site name, site type (mine or processing), and more information.
The dashboard is based on publicly available data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from 2017 and 2011 as well as the EGDI Minerals4EU database from 2019. This iteration was developed in 2025.
CARTA Project Team
Link to: Rens van Dam
Rens van Dam
Research Scientist
HCSSLink to: Irina Patrahau
Irina Patrahau
Strategic Analyst
HCSSLink to: Michel Rademaker
Michel Rademaker
Deputy Director
HCSSHCSS invites governments, researchers, and organizations to explore how CARTA can support strategic analysis and national risk assessments. This dashboard is a work in progress, and we are happy to receive your feedback. Reach out to us at datalab@hcss.nl
