Gliwice, Poland PROMETIA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 13th PROMETIA Scientific Seminar, taking place from 25 to 27 November 2026 in Gliwice, Poland. The event will bring together members of the PROMETIA community and experts from the raw materials sector for...
PROMETIA is pleased to welcome exære as a new member of the network. Based in Hamburg, Germany, exære is a company developing selective recovery technologies for critical raw materials from secondary resources. Founded in 2026 by Yelda Demirdöğen and Jan Dethloff, exære is based at the...
Gliwice, Poland PROMETIA is pleased to announce the upcoming Scientific Seminar 2026, which will take place from 25 to 27 November 2026 in Gliwice, Poland. The PROMETIA Scientific Seminar remains one of the key events for the raw materials community, bringing together experts, researchers, industry representatives, and...
Freiberg, Germany From 15 to 19 June 2026, PROMETIA brought together 22 participants, PhD candidates, young researchers, young engineers and mentors from across its member network, for the annual Tech Tour. Jointly organised with TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) and the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology...
PROMETIA is pleased to welcome the University of Aveiro as a new member of the network. Located in Aveiro, Portugal, the University of Aveiro is a recognised public research university with a strong focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cooperation with industry and society. Since its...
Our member KU Leuven has launched Raw Matters, a brand-new podcast series exploring the critical raw materials that underpin today’s geopolitical, industrial, and technological transformations. From clean energy and electric mobility to digital technologies and defence systems, the series highlights one essential reality: modern societies...
The PROMETIA Tech Tours are back in 2026, offering a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to explore Europe’s raw materials sector from the inside. From 15 to 19 June 2026, the next edition will take place in Germany, bringing participants to the heart of one...
Hosted in Naples, the seminar gathered researchers and industry experts from across Europe and beyond, showcasing the breadth of innovation happening within our community. Get a snapshot of the key discussions in the article below: Day 1: Understanding the Raw Materials Landscape and Preparing for What...
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...
