First-hand information on the role of raw materials for our society and the impact scientific projects will be discussed at on Tuesday, 25 August GeoUtrecht 2020 online-event. The Plenary Talk by Karen Hanghøj (8:30 am) introduce to some aspects of the political, technical and societal challenges tackled by the contributions. Let’s meet on Tuesday, 25 August in Room 2.01 at 10:20am – 12:20pm; 3:20pm – 5:20pm and 5:50pm – 7:05 pm to discuss contributions to the solutions