Minerals

Experts and scientists from the University of Huelva, University of Eastern Finland and Geological Survey of Finland will walk you through the mine waste characterisation methods and treatment technologies for mine waters. You will receive insightful views on rare earth elements, their extraction from acid mine drainage, sources and mobility. Also, you will find about […]

Population growth, coupled with our evolving needs and desires for new technology – including that powering the green economy – mean that society is going to continue using non-renewable natural resources for centuries to come.  Although a circular economy is often cited as the preferential situation, it is currently leaky and needs feeding in the […]

Europe’s Mining in Critical Times and Beyond At the time of unprecedented concerns about the future, let us remind ourselves that the mining industry serves the fundamental needs of our society by providing materials for building hospitals, schools, roads, power systems, machines, communications networks and much, much more. After the initial shocks of Covid-19, the […]

The presence of mining companies can heighten gender inequalities within the affected area. Mining companies not only have a responsibility to ‘do no harm’ in this respect, but also have an interest in enabling women and girls to fulfil their potential and have access to actively participate in socio-cultural life and in the development of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and effected mining regions and cities in different ways. The mining sector, highly dependent on the commodity market, is especially exposed to external shocks, threatening jobs, income levels and living standards at the local level. Mining regions are exposed on two fronts by the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus […]

In the previous sessions of the GeoConnect³d webinars it has been explored how a few specific uses of the subsurface can be discussed in a meaningful and understandable geological context. This has been done using two approaches developed in the GeoConnect³d project: the structural framework and geomanifestations. These make geological information visible in an intuitive […]

Europe’s Mining in Critical Times and Beyond At the time of unprecedented concerns about the future, let us remind ourselves that the mining industry serves the fundamental needs of our society by providing materials for building hospitals, schools, roads, power systems, machines, communications networks and much, much more. After the initial shocks of Covid-19, the […]

Europe’s Mining in Critical Times and Beyond At the time of unprecedented concerns about the future, let us remind ourselves that the mining industry serves the fundamental needs of our society by providing materials for building hospitals, schools, roads, power systems, machines, communications networks and much, much more. After the initial shocks of Covid-19, the […]

IN THE BLACK’20, focusing this year on “The safety of people and the planet through the application of technology”, is expected to generate renewed momentum to the EIT Raw Materials Community. In addition to strengthening the connections between KIC Partners, we aim to redefine future enabling strategies. The registration is free but mandatory (until 26/06/20). Please find more […]

The Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference is the principal event for sharing knowledge, scientific research and good practice in the field of applied geology within the UK minerals industry. EIG is organising the webinar 'The Impact of Water Environment Considerations on the Development of Mineral Sites in the UK' on 6 July 2020 at midday. […]

Technological innovation in the minerals industry driven by the need to improve performance according to social, environmental, safety and efficiency criteria could be an answer to a thriving EU exploration sector. The EU-funded research project INFACT (Innovative, Non-Invasive and Fully Acceptable Exploration Technologies) supports the development of innovative exploration and stakeholder engagement approaches. The consortium […]

REIA focuses on value chain sustainability and robustness from a global perspective within the REE industry. Rare earth industry and its value chain partners have been no exception from the CoViD-19 impact. Through this webinar, REIA seeks to illustrate the heterogenous impact of COVID-19 and how various organizations, including REIA members, adapted to the unprecedented […]

The current copper production is facing many challenges. Case studies in Zambia, Bulgaria and Namibia are showing large social and environmental impact. Witnesses  from local communities and monitoring data are showing the achilles heels of the extraction. However copper is highly demanded in current and future technological applications. New technological innovations are available, ready for upscaling […]

Metals, minerals and advanced materials are vital for the EU economy and are the key enablers for the clean energy transition and future mobility. The sustainable management of natural resources and the shift to a green economy are essential in achieving a resource-efficient and competitive economy in Europe. The online RM SUMMIT 2020 will envision […]

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) represents the majority of the workforce engaged in mining activities worldwide. While it is often seen as an informal subsistence activity for local communities, ASM is actually very well integrated in the global metal supply chain. This kind of mining operation is sometimes referred to as the most ‘sustainable’ socio-economic way […]

The right to organise is often denied to workers in the electronics industry. In key electronics production sites like China and Vietnam, the only union that workers are allowed to join is the state-sanctioned union. But even in countries where union rights are protected by law, like Indonesia, workers often find it difficult to exercise […]

The APPG Critical Minerals in association with the Critical Minerals Association is hosting its first APPG Critical Minerals Virtual Event in support of the recent launch of the 'Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.' The event will be moderated by the Bishop of Birmingham, David Urquhart with an introduction from Steve Double MP, Chair of […]

EMC 2020 - Virtual Edition will continue with the theme of sustainability, innovation and experience, signifying the need for strengthening global collaboration and technology exchange towards creating the sustainable future of the mining industry. The event will focus on sharing experience and technical know-how by bringing together global mining leaders in a seamless virtual environment […]

On 9 December (3-5 PM CET), the European Commission will be co-hosting a webinar with the World Bank on “Critical Raw Materials and the Circular Economy”. The webinar, which is part of a World Bank learning series on Circular Economy and Private Sector Development, will discuss the increasing pressures on downstream technology companies, present circular […]

Rare earths are critical metals, which various green technologies heavily depend on. How to scale rare earth industry for our sustainable future? At present, there is no single environmental footprint representing the rare earth sector. Thus, when the industry and its consumers wish to market themselves as environmentally friendly, they face a confusing range of […]

The EU Green New Deal will lead to a significant increase in the consumption of mineral resources, which are the material backbone of many green technologies. At the same time, new legal requirements and policy strategies at the EU and national levels require adherence to increasingly stringent environmental and social standards, strongly influencing the sourcing […]

On the 1st of January 2021, the UK left the European Union. What does this mean for critical minerals and supply chains? The Critical Minerals Association in collaboration with the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Critical Minerals is organising an exclusive discussion with: -> Steve Double MP, Newquay & St Austell, Chair of the […]