Imagine making a mine that works like a giant recycling center, where almost nothing goes to waste. Instead of just digging holes and leaving piles of rubble, these new tools clean up the dust, quiet the noise, and turn waste rock into building materials. It's like giving the mining industry a green makeover so local communities are more likely to let them operate.
EU industries depend on imported raw materials because local mining is often blocked by environmental concerns and public opposition. This creates a strategic risk for the green and digital transitions.
Electrified mobile crushing and screening prototypes, super-thickener systems for water recovery, and a sustainable quarrying Handbook.
If you are a mining company dealing with local protests and strict environmental rules — this project developed low-emission extraction tools that achieve 83% dust reduction and 3 dB(A) noise decrease. This helps you get the 'social license' to operate and open more sites.
If you are a construction material supplier dealing with high raw material costs — this project developed waste valorisation methods that turn mining leftovers into usable aggregates. This creates a circular supply chain between mines and builders.
If you are an equipment maker dealing with high fuel consumption in crushers — this project developed electrified mobile impact crushing prototypes that provide 27% fuel savings. This allows you to offer greener, cheaper machinery to your clients.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided, though the project focuses on cost-effective circular mining practices.
Yes, the project has validated processes through laboratory and pilot-scale trials and field-tested mobile prototypes.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project results are managed by a consortium of 24 partners including 14 industry players.
Yes, it provides tools for near-zero emissions, water recirculation, and a Handbook for sustainable quarrying to meet environmental standards.
The project period runs from 2022-09-01 to 2026-08-31, indicating that final results and full validation are ongoing.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 14 industrial partners (58% of the group) and 6 SMEs, ensuring that the developed tools are commercially viable. With 24 partners across 9 European countries, the project has a strong cross-border reach, combining the academic rigor of 4 universities and 3 research centers with practical application in the extractive and construction sectors.
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