Forum Overview
Korea’s first public–private–government cooperation platform for the critical minerals recycling industry
The critical minerals recycling industry refers to the recovery of critical mineral resources (such as metals and oxides) from recycled materials—including rare metals and secondary resources such as spent batteries and PCBs—and converting them into industrial raw materials. Through this process, the industry contributes to establishing a stable supply chain for critical minerals.
Purpose of Establishment
- Strengthening networks within the critical minerals recycling industry
- Identifying and proposing fostering policies and regulatory improvements
- Collecting information, statistics, and building databases
- Promoting technology exchange and joint research
Forum Composition
Companies, government agencies, public institutions, and academia related to critical minerals recycling
* Expanded from 52 member companies/institutions in Nov 2022 to 102 as of March 2026
Forum Operation
Operates under bylaws consisting of the General Assembly (decision-making), Executive Committee, Advisory Committee, and Secretariat (KOMIR).
* Chairperson (2-year term), up to 12 Executive members, up to 10 Advisory members
Legal Status
A voluntary organization registered as an “organization deemed a corporation” under the Framework Act on National Taxes.
Forum CI Introduction
This symbol mark embodies the connectivity, cooperation, and circular ecosystem of critical minerals recycling.
The organically connected circular node structure represents the recovery, regeneration, and re-injection process of critical minerals, symbolizing the cooperative network between public, private, and academic sectors.
Blue Color represents technological expertise and reliability.
Green Color signifies environmental value and sustainability, expressing a future resource circulation system where nature and industry harmonize.
The structure, symbolizing expansion and fusion, visualizes the potential for development into a global industrial ecosystem.