EIT RawMaterials Convenes Rare Earths & Magnets Forum as Europe Pushes From Policy to Production

Highlights

• EIT RawMaterials will host the Rare Earths & Magnets SIGN Expert Forum 2026 on November 3–4 in Turin, Italy, uniting industry, OEMs, investors and policymakers.
• The forum signals Europe's shift from upstream mining focus to downstream processing, magnet manufacturing, recycling and offtake agreements.
• Key participants include Stellantis, Vacuumschmelze, Solvay, Mkango Resources and leading rare-earth researchers, reflecting a full value-chain approach.
• EIT RawMaterials manages over €600 million in strategic funding and supports 300+ partners to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial European capacity.
• The central challenge is no longer recognizing supply vulnerability but translating policy into bankable projects and qualified production before the next disruption.