About D-MIC

What is D-MIC?

D-MIC, the Danish Mineral Intelligence Centre, was established in 2025 to build knowledge about the supply of raw materials and their importance to society with a view to contributing to solutions to future raw material challenges both in Denmark and globally. D-MIC is a successor to MiMa (Knowledge Centre for Mineral Resources and Materials), which was established in 2013, and the centre is part of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS).

D-MIC’s purpose is to monitor and analyse the supply and demand of raw materials to achieve a secure and sustainable supply of mineral raw materials. The centre builds knowledge about the complex relationships that make up the value chains for individual raw materials, from exploration and extraction to processing and production of semi-finished products and goods for consumption and possible reuse.

Among other things, D-MIC analyses whether society and businesses may be affected by bottlenecks in the supply chains for mineral resources, and to what extent this will affect the economy. The centre examines global and national raw material flows, prepares forecasts for future raw material use and monitors price and trade developments for raw materials.

In addition, D-MIC studies the possibility of increased sustainability in raw material supply, including assessments of the raw material potential in waste flows and challenges related to increased recycling, mapping of responsible raw material production and development of traceability methodologies in complex supply chains.

Collaborate with D-MIC

D-MIC’s work is based on GEUS’ research-based knowledge and capacity in the field of mineral resources, and the centre is part of GEUS’ Department of Mapping and Mineral Resources, which provides significant synergy effects in the performance of tasks. D-MIC conducts its own analyses and research and provides targeted information and guidance to both public authorities and private stakeholders. In addition, D-MIC participates in research collaborations and engages in communication and educational activities related to raw materials.

The D-MIC staff have a broad background in geoscience, material flow analysis and engineering, which is central to a holistic understanding of the complexity of supply chains.

The centre works with many types of stakeholders. For example, D-MIC, and previously MiMa, has been involved in projects with authorities and agencies, companies and industry organisations, as well as Danish and international research institutions.

Please feel free to contact us.

Jakob Kløve Keiding
Head of Center
Phone: +45 91 33 34 34
E-mail: [email protected]

Knowledge Center for Mineral Resources and Materials (MiMa, GEUS), photo by Jakob Kløve Keidin

D-MIC’S FOCUS AREAS

The green transition

The transition of energy production from coal, oil, and natural gas to green technologies is progressing rapidly in these years. In Denmark, green energy production accounts for more than 45 percent of the total energy production. However, the green transition requires an adequate supply of raw materials to manufacture all the wind turbines, solar panels, electric cars, heat pumps, batteries, etc. – and at a price the market can afford. Some of these key raw materials are classified as critical by the EU, and only a very small portion can be obtained from circular material cycles.

Read about the green transition

Security of supply

Raw materials and the materials produced from them play a fundamental role in our society. Bridges and buildings, roads and wind turbines, TVs and phones. Virtually everything we surround ourselves with originates from processed mineral resources. However, our consumption assumes that supply security is in place and that it adapts as our societal needs change.

Read about the security of supply

Circular economy

Circular economy, recycling, and green transition are about how society can more efficiently use raw materials to create greater value for both society and the environment. These are central topics that authorities, businesses, and investors must address – not only at the national level but also internationally.

Read about the circular economy

D-MIC – a part of GEUS

D-MIC is a part of the Geological Survey for Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), which is an independent research and advisory institution under the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities. GEUS serves as a geological data center and conducts investigations, research, advisory services, and mapping.