Torngat is a founding member of the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) and supports its vision to "secure access to critical and strategic raw materials, advanced materials, and processing know-how for EU Industrial Ecosystems. ...Metals, minerals and advanced materials are the key enablers for a globally competitive, green, and digital Europe. ERMA contributes to ensure a reliable, secure and sustainable access to raw materials." On February 23, EC President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the vital importance of rare earths.