PROMETIA is pleased to announce that its 2025 Scientific Seminar will take place from 25 to 27 November in Naples, Italy, hosted by PROMETIA member ENCO Engineering and Consulting srl. Bringing together experts, researchers, and industry professionals from across the PROMETIA network and beyond, the annual...
Are you a PhD student, young researcher, or engineer affiliated with a PROMETIA member organization? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to join the renowned 2025 Tech Tour in Greece! From October 6 to 9, 2025, participants will get a unique chance to explore cutting-edge facilities in...
On 25 and 26 March 2025, members of the Metnet network met in Liège, Belgium, for a two-day technical visit hosted by CRM Group and the University of Liège. The event offered participants the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art infrastructure and engage in discussions on the...
PROMETIA welcomes two new members: Oulu Mining School and Luleå University of Technology We are excited to announce that Oulu Mining School at University of Oulu and Luleå University of Technology have joined the PROMETIA network. These two institutions bring a wealth of expertise and a...
PROMETIA, a key player in enhancing copper valorization, launched a comprehensive LinkedIn campaign highlighting the importance of copper in the context of the circular economy, energy transition, and sustainable mining practices. Spanning four posts, this campaign showcased innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies within the PROMETIA...
METNET, a collaborative network of European research institutes specializing in pilot-scale testing for extractive metallurgy and mineral processing, recently convened for a pivotal meeting aimed at fostering innovation and addressing common challenges in the industry. Hosted by the esteemed CIME – Orano facilities, the gathering...
PROMETIA member BiotaTec operates a BioMining centre and demo plant in Estonia. The SME develops, adapts and licenses for mining/metallurgical/recycling/energy companies its various proprietary cost-efficient biomining solutions with low energy demand and low GHG emissions for the extraction of critical raw materials from low-value waste,...
The recovery of critical raw materials like rare earths from secondary sources is a promising option to help reduce Europe’s dependency on foreign exports. In this context, the Dy-Fluor project is a new research initiative of PROMETIA member Amphos 21 in collaboration with the Technical...
The Materials Processing Institute has been awarded funding by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop techniques to recover lithium and graphite from used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.The £60,000 project will be delivered by the Materials Processing Institute in collaboration with Inprotec Ltd, specialised in the...
The 3d CIRRUS course, developed within the EIT RawMaterials, will address circular residue usage in the metallurgical industry. During the training, attendees will discuss the origin and characteristics of secondary materials generated in different metallurgical industries, as well as opportunities and challenges related to recycling...
