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What is Critical Raw Materials (CRM)?

Created September 11, 2026
Last updated September 15, 2026

Summary

Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are a scarce, strategically important materials in batteries.

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Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel that are economically important and at supply risk.

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Other useful related terminology.

Battery Recycling

Battery Recycling is recovering materials from batteries at end of life.

Black Mass

Black Mass is the material recovered from shredded batteries.

End of Life (EoL)

End of Life (EoL) is the point where a battery leaves active use.

Material Recovery

Material Recovery is getting valuable materials back from used batteries.

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