In the creation of a sustainable mineral ecosystem, we need collaboration among the whole value chain of raw materials, from exploration to mining, mineral processing and recycling, and social and environmental sectors. The focus of this event is on mining and mineral processing of the mineral value chain. The themes of the webinar: Advanced technology […]
Mark your calendars for 12 December 2024, when the third edition of the annual workshop of the Cluster Hub “Production of raw materials for batteries from European resources". The event will be hybrid. It will take place in Brussels, at Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, 1040. The number of seats is limited, and will […]
Collaborative Actions Across the European Raw Material Value Chain We invite you to participate in the AVANTiS joint session at the European Geoscience Union (EGU) flagship event in Vienna. The AVANTiS team will co-organise a session titled “Collaborative Actions Across the European Raw Material Value Chain” at the EGU meeting scheduled to take place from 27 […]
Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are essential for enabling modern technologies, particularly in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, long-duration energy storage (LDES), and digital infrastructure. These materials are fundamental to the European Union’s strategic objectives for climate neutrality and digital transformation and are central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1. In response to escalating geopolitical and […]
Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are indispensable for facilitating modern technologies, particularly in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, long-duration energy storage (LDES), and digital infrastructure. These materials are fundamental to the European Union’s strategic objectives for achieving climate neutrality and driving digital transformation and are central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In response to the […]
AVANTiS will be participating in this year’s edition of OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities. The gathering will convene stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, academia, civil society organisations, and Indigenous representatives to discuss well-being in mining regions, focusing on two pillars: (i) Strengthening community engagement, trust, and communication in the mining sector […]
A secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) is key to powering Europe’s green transition. Yet, many Horizon Europe projects working along the CRM value chain encounter similar challenges that hinder their full-scale impact. To address these challenges, the Horizon Europe AVANTIS project together with 10 other Horizon Europe initiatives in the raw […]
MINEARC Webinar 3 brings together stakeholders from the mining industry, science, and technology communities to discuss topical issues concerning Water, Tailings management, and Circular Economy strategies. In addition to facilitating discussion of opportunities and challenges, the event disseminates knowledge on best practices and recent technological and scientific developments. Webinar 3 is part of a series […]
To Mine or Not To Mine in Europe_HELSINKI_3 JUNE 2026_ProgrammeEurope’s path to climate neutrality depends on critical minerals (lithium, rare earths, nickel, cobalt), which are all increasingly being weaponised in today's World of Fortresses (dixit Mark Carney). This situation is further exacerbated as a result of (another) war in the Middle East. While recycling and […]
The Xplorer 2026 conference combines everyday life, science and culture to raise awareness of the necessity of sustainable development. The aim of the event is to share information about the sustainable development and share knowledge of the critical minerals needed to advance green transition and produce various consumer products. The demand for metals continues to […]
