UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre 2026 showcase
A special live webinar with the team from the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre showcasing the latest research from 2026 on copper, the future of digital, and what's next for the criticality assessment. A recording of the event is now available.
Event on 31/03/2026
Scientists from the UK Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre (CMIC) provided a live webinar, showcasing major research outputs from the last year:
- copper waste and scrap flows for the UK
- future of digital
- the methodological progress on criticality assessments
The presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session with the panel.
A recording of the event is now available below.
A recording of the webinar is now available.
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 14:00 to 14:05 | Welcome and introduction Dr Gavin Mudd |
| 14:05 to 14:15 | Copper waste and scrap technical outcomes Dr Gavin Mudd |
| 14:15 to 14:25 | Why is copper waste and scrap important for policymakers Dr Jo Wragg |
| 14:25 to 14:40 | Future of digital Dr Holly Elliott |
| 14:55 to 15:00 | Future of the criticality assessment Dr Pierre Josso |
| 14:55 – 15:00 | CMIC future outlook Dr Gavin Mudd |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Q&A and thanks Panel discussion |
As acknowledged in Vision 2035: The UK Critical Minerals Strategy, critical minerals underpin the UK’s economy, technology, energy transition, industrial resilience and national security. As global markets and geopolitics become more volatile and supply chains more complex, the UK must continually refine how it identifies and manages supply risks for its material needs.