Antimony Day 2025
The International Antimony Association Conference
17-18 November 2025 | Hotel Chatelain, Brussels
Antimony: the Element Europe Can’t Ignore
Critical. Strategic. Indispensable
In light of rapidly evolving geopolitical realities, 2025 marks a turning point for the global antimony industry. With China halting exports of this essential element, supply chains worldwide are facing severe strain, compelling European industries to confront unprecedented challenges. As a critical enabler in flame retardants, energy storage, electronics, and defence applications, antimony has become indispensable for Europe’s strategic autonomy and industrial resilience.
Against this backdrop, the International Antimony Association is convening a high-level two-day event in Brussels during Critical Raw Materials Week to spotlight the urgent need for recognition, investment, and coordinated action.
📅 Day 1 – Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Landscape
Expert panels on policy & geopolitics
Dialogue on reducing dependencies
Focus on securing access to strategic materials
📅 Day 2 – Antimony Value Chain
🌍 Politics: Geopolitical dynamics & China’s export ban
📊 Markets: Supply, demand, and business insights
🔬 Technology: Innovation, recycling, and resilience
Who should attend?
👩⚖️ EU & national policymakers and regulators (free attendance)
🏭 Industry leaders in chemicals, batteries, electronics, defence
🧑🔬 Researchers and academics in materials & supply chains
🌱 NGOs and think tanks on sustainability
💼 Investors in strategic resources
🎟️ Registration Fees
Standard
2 days + social event
💶 € 450
CRM Alliance Members
Discounted rate
💶 € 315
i2a Members & Policymakers
Special access
✅ Free
…in collaboration with…
Meet the Speakers:
Antonios Nestoras
Founder and CEO
European Policy Innovation Council (EPIC)
Cristina Belda
Associate Editor
Argus Media
Denis Redonnet
Deputy Director General of DG TRADE - European Commission
James Watson
Director General
Eurometaux
Morvan Gaudin
Researcher
French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission
Nils Backeberg
Founder and Director
Project Blue
Peter Tom Jones
Director - KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals
Stefan Müller
CEO
DGWA
Raymond Devaux
President
International Antimony Association
Katarzyna Palaczanis
Board Member
CRM Alliance
Albéric Mongrenier
Executive Director European Initiative for Energy Security
Joris Teer
Research Analyst European Institute for Security Studies
Hendrik Engelkamp
Policy Officer RoHS Directive & CRMA coordination
Hendrik Engelkamp
MineSpans Asset Leader, McKinsey
SCHEDULE:
DAY 1 (17 NOV.)
Securing Strategic Value Chains: The Role of Lithium, Antimony, Gallium and Graphite Materials in Europe’s Green and Digital Transition
12:00 | Registration and light lunch | |
12:50 | Welcome and Institutional remarks | |
Raymond Devaux – President, International Antimony Association Katarzyna Palaczanis – Board Member, CRM Alliance Peter Handley – Moderator | ||
13:00 | Opening Keynote
“Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act: What’s Next?” Michal Spiechowicz – European Commission, DG DEFIS, Policy Officer: Securing Strategic Value Chains for Europe’s Defence and Space Industries Albéric Mongrenier – Executive Director, European Initiative for Energy Security Critical Raw Materials and the EU’s economic and defence resilience Joris Teer – Research Analyst, European Institute for Security Studies Outlook for securing Critical Raw Materials Nicolas Goffaux – MineSpans Asset Leader, McKinsey Global Strategic Outlook: Materials Under Pressure: Global Dynamics, Local Realities | |
14:30 | Coffee Break | |
15:00 | Spotlight Talk: Antimony, Lithium, Siliceous: The Overlooked Enabler of Resilience Amar Kaadouch – Sales Manager Precious and Minor Metals, Umicore Precious Metals Refining The Overlooked Enablers of Resilience Anton Aranzabal – Director General, Graftech/President, ECGA The role of graphite in Europe’s economic and defence resilience Solomon Cefai – Senior Price Reporter, Fastmarkets/Minor Metals Trade Association Gallium and Germanium: Geopolitical Dynamics Shaping Minor Metals Markets | |
16:15 | Innovation & Circularity: From Primary to Secondary: Unlocking the Circular Potential Hendrik Engelkamp – Policy Officer, RoHS Directive & CRMA coordination The EU’s Circularity Ambitions for CRMs Michael Blakeney – President, CRM Alliance/Head of Government and Public Affairs, Cobalt Institute Dr Stian Madshus – Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Strategy, Vianode Hans Vercammen – Division Director Specialty Chemicals, Campine | |
17:00 | Closing Remarks Michael Blakeney – President, CRM Alliance Lars Hintz – Board Member, International Antimony Association | |
DAY 2 (18 NOV.)
Antimony: The Element Europe Can’t Ignore
Critical. Strategic. Indispensable
08:45 | Coffee and registration | |
09:30 | Welcome and Institutional Remarks Willem De Vos – CEO, Campine NV David Rose – Moderator | |
09:45 | Beyond Tariffs and Tensions: Crafting Europe’s Competitive Edge in a Divided World Dr. Antonios Nestoras – Founder and CEO, European Policy Innovation Council James Watson – Director General, EU Metals Peter Tom Jones – Director, SIM2 KU Leuven | |
10:30 | Invisible but Essential: Antimony’s Role in Europe’s Green and Sovereign Future Speaker on behalf of BSEF Francesco Grattiglio – Vice President External Affairs, Albemarle Europe | |
11:15 | Antimony and Power: How China’s Export Controls Are Redrawing the Industrial Map Denis Redonnet – Deputy Director General of DG TRADE, European Commission Fabian Zuleeg – Chief Executive, European Policy Centre | |
12:00 | Lunch and Networking | |
13:30 | Closing the loop: The future of Antimony Recycling in Europe’s Industrial Strategy Morvan Gaudin – Researcher, DEEEMines | |
14:00 | Antimony in Innovation: Unlocking the Next Frontier in Materials and Technologies Scott Eldridge – Chief Executive Officer, Military Metals Corp. Liam Farley – Founder and CEO, Xcelsior Capital | |
14:45 | Coffee Break | |
15:15 | Strategic Outlook: Antimony Market Update: Supply, Demand Cristina Belda– Deputy Editor, Argus Media Nils Backeberg – Founder and Director, Project Blue Stefan Muller – CEO, DGW | |
16:00 | Wrap Up
Raymond Devaux – President, International Antimony Association | |