On 14 October 2026, BeST is hosting* an high-level policy dialogue "From Mine to Mission - Critical Raw Materials for Defence Capability". It aims to explore how Europe can strengthen the resilience of critical raw material supply chains that underpin defence capabilities and defence-industrial readiness. Europe's defence capabilities increasingly depend on secure and resilient access to critical raw materials. Materials such as beryllium, nickel and niobium play an indispensable role in...

BeST is happy to share its Spring Quarter Newsletter 2026! In this edition, you will read about SCRREEN project, how beryllium is recycled, worker safety, the REACH revision, and our BeST events on raw materials in defense. Read more here:

BeST is happy to share its Winter Quart er Newsletter 2025-2026! In this edition, you will read about how the UK identified beryllium as a Growth Mineral, the latest scientific evidence regarding beryllium, the RESourceEU Plan, and the EU Defence Readiness Roadmap. Read more here: