Imagine having a high-tech security system for old mines that uses satellites and drones to spot danger from space. It's like using a giant magnifying glass to see if the ground is shifting or leaking pollutants. By combining these views with underground sensors, it helps turn old waste piles into new sources of valuable metals.
Mining waste piles pose severe safety and pollution risks while hiding potentially valuable raw materials. Current monitoring often lacks the integration of satellite and ground-level data needed for accurate risk assessment.
An integrated monitoring service combining Copernicus satellite data, UAV surveys, and fiber-optic sensors. Deliverables include acquisition plans for noise/fiber-optic sensing and flight plans for pilot site validation.
If you are a mining operator dealing with the risk of tailings dam failures — this project developed a monitoring service that combines satellite deformation data and ground sensors to detect instability early. This prevents catastrophic collapses and improves site safety.
If you are a consultancy dealing with soil and water contamination at industrial sites — this project developed a multi-scale observation tool that identifies pollution hazards. This allows for more accurate environmental health reports and risk mitigation.
If you are a processor dealing with the high cost of primary extraction — this project developed a resource characterization service that evaluates mine wastes as potential secondary resources. This helps identify valuable materials in old waste piles to feed the circular economy.
Based on available project data, the Total Available Market for these monitoring services is calculated to be €1.2bn.
Based on available project data, the solutions are expected to be commercialized shortly after project completion by three industry partners.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided.
Yes, the project is testing and refining workflows at pilot sites across Europe, South America, and Africa to ensure global viability.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with commercialization expected shortly after completion.
The consortium is heavily geared toward commercial application, with a 50% industry ratio (6 industry partners, including 3 SMEs). The presence of 12 partners across 6 countries (including Chile and Zambia) indicates a strong focus on global market entry and real-world validation in key mining regions.
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