Austrian mineral policy and raw materials consultancy with deep expertise in EU mining governance, critical raw materials, and sustainable extraction.
MinPol is an Austrian SME specializing in mineral policy, raw materials strategy, and mining governance across Europe. They provide expertise in mineral deposit assessment, land-use planning for mineral resources, critical raw materials analysis, and sustainable mining practices. Their work bridges the gap between EU mineral policy frameworks and practical extraction challenges — from hydrometallurgical processing of complex ores to low-impact mining solutions for small deposits. They are a go-to policy and technical advisory firm for Europe's raw materials sector.
Coordinated MINATURA 2020 (European minerals deposit framework) and contributed to FORAM, MinFuture, Minland, SCRREEN, SCRREEN2, MICA, and INTRAW — all focused on raw materials policy, intelligence, and strategy.
Participated in both SCRREEN and SCRREEN2 (European expert network for critical raw materials) plus MICA (Mineral Intelligence Capacity Analysis).
Contributed to INTMET (polymetallic ore processing via pressure/atmospheric leaching and bioleaching), BioMOre (biotechnology-based deep ore extraction), and CHPM2030 (metal extraction from ultra-deep ore bodies).
Participated in SLIM (low-impact mining for small mineral deposits) and MIREU (mining and metallurgy regions), focusing on rock fragmentation and environmentally responsible extraction.
CHPM2030 explored combined heat, power, and metal extraction from ultra-deep ore bodies — an unconventional intersection of energy and mining.
MinPol's early H2020 work (2015–2017) spanned broadly across mineral policy frameworks, international raw materials cooperation, and advanced metallurgical processing — projects like INTRAW, MICA, INTMET, and BioMOre reflect both policy and technical ambitions. In the later period (2018–2020+), the focus narrowed toward practical mining challenges: low-impact extraction for small deposits (SLIM), regional mining governance (MIREU), and continued critical raw materials intelligence (SCRREEN2). The shift suggests a move from broad policy scoping toward implementation-oriented work on sustainable, small-scale mining.
MinPol is moving from high-level EU mineral policy toward practical, environmentally responsible mining solutions — expect them to pursue projects on responsible sourcing, circular economy for minerals, and small-deposit exploitation.
MinPol operates almost exclusively as a consortium partner (12 of 13 projects), with only one coordination role (MINATURA 2020). With 204 unique partners across 39 countries, they are an exceptionally well-connected hub in the European raw materials community. Their presence in both large CSA networks and focused RIA research projects shows they can contribute at both policy-coordination and technical levels — a versatile partner who brings both sector knowledge and a wide contact network.
MinPol has collaborated with 204 unique partners across 39 countries, making them one of the most connected SMEs in the European raw materials space. Their network spans well beyond the EU, reflecting strong ties built through international cooperation projects like INTRAW and FORAM.
MinPol occupies a rare niche as a private SME that combines mineral policy expertise with technical mining knowledge. While most raw materials policy work is done by universities or government agencies, MinPol brings a business perspective to EU mineral governance — they understand both the regulatory landscape and the practical realities of extraction. Their 39-country network and 13-project track record make them an unusually well-connected small firm, ideal for consortia that need a partner who can bridge policy, industry, and research communities.
