AGEMERA Critical Raw Materials and Smartphone Life Cycle Online Game Introduction Seminar

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Welcome to the AGEMERA Critical Raw Materials and Smartphone Life Cycle Online Game Introduction Seminar!

Have you ever wondered what’s hidden inside your smartphone? What powers it, where those materials come from, and what happens to your phone when you're done using it?

This interactive seminar introduces the new AGEMERA Critical Raw Materials and Smartphone Life Cycle Online Game – an educational and fun experience that follows the entire journey of a smartphone from the Earth's crust to your pocket… and beyond!

 

Seminar Details

Date: 5 June 2025

Time: 15:00–16:00 CET

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The seminar will be conducted by MSc Henri Suomalainen (Specialist at TalTech Department of Geology, Division of Mineral Resources and Applied Geology) & PhD Tony Hand (Sustainable Mining Project Manager at TalTech Department of Geology).

The seminar will be conducted in English.

 

Agenda

  1. Welcome & Introduction

  2. Key Knowledge for Gameplay

  • Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) - Importance and strategic value

  • Rare Earth Elements - Applications and global demand

  • Recycling & Sustainability - Circular economy in action

  • Global Supply Chains & Transport Logistics - Movement of materials from mine to market

  • Ethical & Environmental Issues - Responsible sourcing and social impact

 

  1. Gameplay Walkthrough

The online game consists of 20 interactive and progressively challenging questions structured into the key stages of a smartphone’s life: Design & Development, Industrial Production, Assembly & Packaging, Usage, Post-Usage, and (Re)Resourcing. Learn about material sourcing, critical raw materials, battery components, rare earth elements, logistics, environmental impacts, and end-of-life recycling.

 

  1. Q&A & Conclusion

 

Ready to Play?

This seminar is ideal for educators, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainability, innovation, and raw materials. The game is designed to be both informative and enjoyable, combining scientific facts with real-world applications. It offers an engaging way to deepen your understanding of how modern technologies are built, the challenges they pose to the environment, and the importance of developing sustainable and responsible habits and policies for the future.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the seminar and embarking on this learning journey together!