RAWCLIC
Published May 26, 2026 | Version v1
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Scenario-based inventory modelling for prospective life cycle assessment of mineral raw materials supply (SIMPL-Minerals)

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon Leiden University
  • 2. ROR icon Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières
  • 3. Leiden University (CML)

Description

Purpose

The demand for mineral raw materials for the energy transition is expected to increase greatly in the coming years, raising concerns about the environmental impacts associated with their value chains. Prospective Life Cycle Assessment (pLCA) can be applied to explore such impacts under alternative future scenarios. However, pLCA studies in the mineral value chain often lack consistency, as they use different modelling approaches and a heterogeneous set of evolving parameters. This study develops a systematic approach to guide prospective life cycle inventory (LCI) modelling and the consistent use of parameters in the mineral value chain.

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Funding

European Commission
RAWCLIC - Future RAW materials demand, supply and sustainability in the face of CLImate Change 101183654

Dates

Accepted
2026-05-26