Europe is facing a growing challenge: the scarcity of critical raw materials, essential for industries ranging from renewable energy to high-tech manufacturing. Yet this challenge also presents a tremendous opportunity. By investing in innovative recycling and processing technologies, Europe can transform raw material limitations into...
The PROMETIA Tech Tour 2025 brought together 20 participants from 16 member organisations across Europe for a three-day technical visit to Greece. The tour offered an in-depth view of the mineral and metals value chain, from bauxite mining to advanced recycling and academic research. It...
We’re delighted to invite you to the 2025 PROMETIA Scientific Seminar, taking place in Naples from 25 November at 13:30 CET to 27 November at 12:00 CET, hosted by our member ENCO Consulting. This year’s seminar will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals...
The latest PROMETIA newsletter has just been released and includes important updates and news from across the community Key updates include PROMETIA Tech Tour 2025 in Greece, 6–9 OctoberTwenty selected early-career researchers will visit top industrial and research sites such as ElvalHalcor, Distomo bauxite mine, NTUA laboratories,...
Raw Materials Week 2025 – Side Event by SCRREEN & PROMETIA Date: 17 November 2025Time: 14:00 – 18:00Location: La Plaza Hotel, BrusselsHosted by: SCRREEN & PROMETIAFollowed by: Cocktail reception Europe is facing a pivotal moment in the transition towards a more sustainable, digital, and climate-resilient...
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...
The mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the growing demand for critical raw materials essential to powering modern technologies, from solar panels and wind turbines to smartphones and electric vehicles. These materials are more crucial than ever to the global shift toward...
