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On 24 February 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘Mineral resources of Sweden’. Sweden is well known for its raw material resources and active mining industry. Swedish ore production represents a significant part of the EU mining sector and the associated Swedish industry cluster producing mining equipment lists several companies of worldwide reputation. Historically iron […]
The European Commission will be hosting EU Industry Week in February and the Global CCS Institute is excited to take part. Virtual webinars and sessions part of the event will focus on overcoming economic and social challenges within a post-Covid reality, particularly as it relates to European industrial ecosystems. The Global CCS Institute will hold […]
New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global challenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]
Start time: 02.00 (Vancouver) * 05.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 10.00 (London) * 11.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 12.00 (Johannesburg) * 13.00 (Nairobi) * 15.30 (Mumbai) * 16.00 (Dhaka) * 18.00 (Beijing) * 19.00 (Tokyo) * 21.00 (Sydney) Speakers Dr Kathryn Moore, Senior Lecturer in Critical and Green Technology Metals, University of Exeter, UK. Dr Judy Muthuri, Associate Professor […]
Re-connect with the quarrying, construction and recycling industry this spring, at a free, two-day digital event. Choose from more than 40 seminars and gain invaluable insights into the key developments that are shaping the industry's future. Engage with the latest technology and innovation from 500 leading suppliers.
Start time: 04.00 (Vancouver) * 07.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 12.00 (London) * 13.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 14.00 (Johannesburg) * 15.00 (Nairobi) * 17.30 (Mumbai) * 18.00 (Dhaka) * 20.00 (Beijing) * 21.00 (Tokyo) * 23.00 (Sydney) Speakers Prof. Murray Hitzman, Director, iCRAG, Dublin, Ireland. Prof. Hitzman directs the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences. Ms […]
With over 55 live tenders for construction/development of new tunnels in just Spain, Switzerland, Italy and Belgium at the time of writing this, it is safe to say that tunnel construction/ development is growing at a very fast rate. Our last 3 Annuals on Tunnels were based around Fire and Safety, our 4th had a […]
The IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) is the guardian of this conference series. The GHGT conferences are held every two years in IEAGHG’s member countries. The conference series rotates between North America, Europe and Asia. The GHGT conference series has established itself as the principal international conference on greenhouse gas mitigation technologies especially on CCS […]
On 18 March 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘From Earth to Mars: Planetary Geology and Astrobiology’. Earth and planetary geosciences and astrogeological studies are proving to be of great help if not crucial in facing the challenging and fascinating questions whether or not Earth’s life is unique, and the links between life on Earth […]
Can coatings help mitigate the material challenges in geothermal energy production? As part of the project Geo-Coat (funded by European Union’s Horizon, Grant agreement 764086), novel corrosion- and erosion- resistant coatings based on selected High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) and Ceramic/Metal mixtures (Cermets) have been developed, showing remarkable resistance to threats of geothermal operations. These coatings […]
On the occasion of World Water Day 2021, under the theme of valuing water, OECD Water Days will comprise a series of virtual events to take place each day from 22-26 March.
Geothermal energy is the most diverse renewable energy source, being used for heating, cooling, electricity, and even critical raw materials. In this high-level event, the expert panel will discuss how investing in geothermal energy can support a just transition for those regions most dependent on fossil fuel energy systems. Through the conversion of hydrocarbon infrastructure […]
2021 could well be The Year of CCS. The growth in CCS projects is being driven by many factors: an increasing realization of the dangers of climate change, an acknowledgement of the important role CCS plays in net-zero scenarios, decarbonization commitments from governments and business, and increased financial investment from both. Increased CCS investment by governments, […]
The “Science for Disaster Risk Management 2020: acting today, protecting tomorrow”, the second of it series, has been produced with the collaboration of more than 300 experts in disaster risk management. The participants come from different disciplines and sectors (from academia, civil protection groups, international organisations and the private sector, among others) to provide the reader with accurate […]
CICERONE is pleased to invite you to its final conference, online on 30 March 2021 at 14:00-16:00. This event will present an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the project partners on the results of the project, and experience first-hand the launch of the platform and its online portal.
On 8 April 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘EU Strategy to Secure Access to Mineral Raw Materials’. Vitor Correia, Past President of EFG and Secretary-General of the International Raw Materials Observatory will be the presenter of the webinar. The EU recently launched the European Raw Material Alliance, a partnership between industry players, EU countries […]
This is the first of a series of webinars and meetings to assess and highlight the role of Geosciences in the Energy Transition (ET). Three webinars are planned for 2021 leading to a Discussion Meeting on the Energy Transition in April 2022. This first event is an overview the Energy Transition and Geoscience contributions. The […]
This is a course endorsed by EFG. The RawMatCop Academy, Copernicus for RawMaterials, offers a hands-on approach and shows how to unlock the power of Copernicus for companies, organisations and research institutions along the entire life cycle of raw materials. During the course, participants have the opportunity to work directly with Copernicus’ Sentinel satellite data and […]
On 15 April 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘Natural Hydrogen Resources’. Hydrogen has been present in the industry as a raw material for a long time and, except for rocket takeoffs, its energetic capacity was rarely used, at least for the second part of the 20th century. The landscape is changing since green fuels […]
The EGU General Assembly 2021 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.
The purpose of the ECRES is to bring together researchers, engineers and natural scientists from all over the world, interested in the advances of all branches of renewable energy systems. Wind, solar, hydrogen, hydro-, geothermal, solar concentrating, fuel-cell, energy harvesting and other energy-related topics are welcome. Deadline for paper submission: 15 February 2021 Possiblity to […]
This is a course endorsed by EFG. General description: The course is a comprehensive introduction to Machine learning technology in the mining industry, which will last 4 hours and run over two days. The workshop will encompass the theory of machine learning, exploring the concepts and uses of the technology. This will include a practical exercise, […]
Can the recycling of mining waste become a new business? That is the main question to be addressed in the Lunch Event & Debate organised by the Horizon2020 NEMO project. The event aims to present novel solutions for the treatment of mining waste, which comprises the combined recovery of valuables (metals, minerals) with waste volume […]
This two day webinar, a digital version of FMM Tallinn, will consist of keynote sessions, seminars and talks where we meet up digitally and share knowledge about Exploration, Mining and Sustainable Management of the use of Critical Raw Materials, exploring how North Eastern Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Potential can contribute to the global transition towards […]
The Commission scenarios show that the EU will have to rely on a substantial amount of carbon removals to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and achieve net-negative emissions thereafter. This is why the Commission is now designing an EU-wide carbon removal certification mechanism covering both nature-based and technological solutions. Removal of atmospheric or biogenic CO2 […]
The Euroheat & Power Congress focuses on topics related to District Energy. The congress provides a unique forum for discussing and enhancing knowledge on major issues of importance for European and Global District Energy sectors. It provides a unique platform for high-quality exchange on implementation challenges and best practices; including both technical and business approaches. Leading […]
The lower carbon intensity of natural gas – which produces half the emissions of coal when burned in power plants – and the emergence of new technologies like hydrogen are setting gas apart from other fossil fuels in the clean energy transition. Can gas, whether renewable or abated through CCS, be the optimal complementary energy […]
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) are essential technologies to achieving global net zero ambitions, making the cost of deployment increasingly important as the scale and breadth of CCS deployment grows around the world. Join us for a webinar on May 6th at 08:30 AEST (May 5th at 6.30pm EDT) as Dr. David Kearns, Alex Zapantis […]
Core has traditionally played a key role in the characterisation of conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs, from exploration to mature production. It is the only means by which to observe and make measurements on actual reservoir rock. However, the recent oil industry downturn has driven many to question the value of taking core, due to […]
This is the second of a three-part series of webinars introducing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and will focus on the infrastructure needed to deploy more carbon capture projects around the world. CCS is making energy news headlines almost daily, and for good reason. As one of the most effective technologies to tackle climate change, […]
The workshop ‘Effective ways of mentoring and other best practices in the raw materials industries‘ will be on 6 May 2021, 16:30 – 18:00 CEST (Brussels time). Engineering Geologist Ruth Allington will be moderating the session. Two longstanding mentors, John Arthurs and Ratko Vasiljević, have been invited to share their insights and best practices on […]
The open, online conferences on mining and sustainability are hosted by SGU within the international training programme on Mine Water and Mine Waste Management (ITP308). The conferences are open for anyone, especially organisations and stakeholders of the ITP308. The events will take place on the 7th of May and the 17th of June, 10:30 - […]
This year’s conference will be designed around the concept of the ‘ESG Toolbox’. Our aim is to create a platform to enable us to build on the knowledge shared and gained last year and provide you with tangible, practical tools to help meet your ESG objectives, embed that good practice, and sustain momentum towards a […]
This is a course endorsed by EFG. The RawMatCop Academy, Copernicus for RawMaterials, offers a hands-on approach and shows how to unlock the power of Copernicus for companies, organisations and research institutions along the entire life cycle of raw materials. During the course, participants have the opportunity to work directly with Copernicus’ Sentinel satellite data and […]
The REFLECT project is organising the webinar ‘Geothermal Energy in Turkey‘ on 18 May 2021 (14:00 – 16:00 CEST). Turkey has a high geothermal potential due to its geological and tectonic settings. The webinar will provide an overview of: Geothermal energy and its application in Turkey Scaling of geothermal systems in Turkey The REFLECT project […]
WGC is finally coming to Iceland, a country that has shown so clearly to the world how renewable energy can power a modern economy in the 21st century. The Icelandic geothermal community has played a vital role in the technological development of geothermal power for the past decades, not only in power generation but also […]
This is a course endorsed by EFG. The online course comprises approx. 11 hours of concise video lecture materials, which are subdivided into 12 study blocks. Each block requires to pass a short test, either in quiz or essay format, to successfully move on to the next block. A final exercise, comprising 40 independent study hours […]
Starting with the industrial revolution, our global economic system has been underpinned by the extraction of natural resources – notably fossil fuels – which accelerated the development trajectories of many advanced economies. Extractive industries can generate significant revenue for producing countries, creating major opportunities for growth for resource-rich countries. Yet extractive industries have also been […]
This webinar will be the first webinar of a series aiming at introducing the International Conference: Groundwater, key to the Sustainable Development Goals which will take place in May 18-20, 2022 – Sorbonne University Paris, through Keynotes on interconnectivity between the SDGs and the role of Groundwater. It will provide a chance to introduce the upcoming International Conference with different highlights on […]
The European Sustainable Phosphorus Conferences are the unique event bringing together companies, stakeholders, regional and national authorities, innovation and researchers, to discuss phosphorus and nutrients sustainability actions and policies.
Pollution affects everybody – through the air we breathe, the water we drink or the land we grow our food on. It is the largest environmental cause of multiple mental and physical diseases, and of premature deaths, especially among children, people with certain medical conditions and the elderly. But pollution does not affect everybody equally. People […]
The RawMatCop Academy, Copernicus for RawMaterials, offers a hands-on approach and shows how to unlock the power of Copernicus for companies, organisations and research institutions along the entire life cycle of raw materials.
EIT RawMaterials, HIF@HZDR, INFACT and TheiaX offer a two-week digital event dedicated to the use of Earth Observation data for the raw material sector. Take this unique opportunity to learn about the innovative EO techniques that will shape the raw material sector as it transitions to industry 4.0.
H-NAT 2021 is the first natural hydrogen worldwide summit and a must-attend event for all energy players to discover and deepen their knowledge about this new energy source that will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the energy market.
The world is facing an unprecedented situation, unlike anything after WWII. The key characteristics are Uncertainty and the convergence of six mega phenomena: A Sustained Pandemic: Covid does not seem to abate, 3rd wave, British variant, problematic availability of vaccines Economics: Huge stimulus sums are being spent but still a bleak forecast for a recovery, outside China Energy trade: an oil […]
Chinese companies are far from taking control over African or global mining. In 2018, they control less than 7 % of total African mine production. Chinese investments in African mining of non-fuel minerals between 1995 and 2018 have contributed to production growth but it has also increased Chinese control over African mineral and metal production. […]
The second of a series of webinars and meetings to assess and highlight the role of Geosciences in the Energy Transition (ET). Two more webinars are scheduled for 2021 leading to a Discussion Meeting on the Energy Transition in April 2022 planned to be held in Burlington House. This second event is focused on reviewing […]
