OPTIMINER EU Project

🔍 #MeetThePartners | TERNA MAG We’re excited to spotlight TERNA MAG, a member of the GEK TERNA Group! ⛰️ Based in the mineral-rich northern region of Evia Island (Greece), TERNA MAG has been at the forefront of magnesite extraction since the late 1950s. The area is renowned for its high-purity, boron-free, low-iron cryptocrystalline magnesite—a valuable resource powering multiple industries. 🏭 Their product portfolio includes: ▫️ Raw magnesite ▫️ Caustic calcined magnesite ▫️ Dead burned magnesite ▫️ Mineral flame-retardants ⚒️ Operations span two major sites: 🔹 An underground mine in Gerorema 🔹 An open-pit mine in Kakavos Both equipped with on-site beneficiation plants to optimize production. 🤝 Role in OPTIMINER As a pilot demonstration site/end user, TERNA MAG plays a crucial role in applying innovative technologies developed within the project. Their real-world insights and feedback will help shape practical solutions and drive impactful results. 🌐 Learn more about the OPTIMINER consortium: optiminer-project.com/consortium #Mining #Magnesite #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

On International Women’s Day, we're celebrating women who give, innovate, and inspire. This year’s theme, 𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐺𝑎𝑖𝑛, carries a simple but powerful message: 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧. Here’s to the amazing women of OPTIMINER and to all women who continue to push the boundaries of science and beyond! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInScience #WomenInTech

#MeetThePartners 🤝 Leonore Development is a company dedicated to the global development of #mining and industrial projects across the entire value chain. Within OPTIMINER, LEONORE will explore potential processing solutions for the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements (REE) from iron ore processing tailings, as well as the recovery of #copper, #cobalt, and #nickel from #pyrite concentrates. Learn more about the OPTIMINER consortium on our website: optiminer-project.com/consortium #MineralProcessing #HorizonEurope #CriticalRawMaterials

#MeetThePartners of the OPTIMINER Project! EUROCORE consulting sprl., a member of the GEP Group, is a young and fast-growing company providing multi-sector expert consultancy and professional technical support to firms and organisations in both the private and public sectors. Within OPTIMINER, EUROCORE ensures that advanced mining solutions are safe, compliant, and ready for real-world deployment - bridging the gap between research and responsible industrial adoption. Discover all consortium partners here: optiminer-project.com/consortium #Mining #MineralProcessing #Digitilisation #HorizonEurope

🚀 #MeetThePartners | @AHKChile We’re proud to introduce AHK Chile, the Chilean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry - a key partner in the OPTIMINER project. Founded in 1916 by German entrepreneurs in Valparaíso, AHK Chile is a non-profit trade association representing 550+ member companies. With strong expertise in Mining & Mineral Resources, Innovation & Technology Transfer, Energy, and Sustainability, AHK Chile plays a strategic role in strengthening collaboration between Chile and Europe. 🔎 Their role in OPTIMINER AHK Chile brings its long-established mining and raw materials network to help transform EU-Chile cooperation into tangible action. Through strong connections with: ✔ Universities & research institutions ✔ Mining companies & industry leaders ✔ Public authorities & ministries ✔ EU economic representations in Chile AHK Chile ensures that OPTIMINER’s progress, results, and opportunities reach the right stakeholders across Chile’s mining ecosystem. For more information about  the OPTIMINER consortium visit our website: optiminer-project.com/consortium #Mining #CriticalRawMaterials #Digitilisation #HorizonEurope

🚀 Hot off the press! The OPTIMINER consortium recently met in Freiburg, Germany for our Month 12 General Assembly to review progress, align plans, and strengthen collaboration on sustainable mining innovation. ⛏️ Read all about our productive two-day meeting 👉 bit.ly/4aFIYlj #MineralProcessing #Mining #HorizonEurope #CriticalRawMaterials

🔴 LIVE from Freiburg, Germany! Whether joining online or in person, we’ve all come together for our 12-month General Assembly meeting. Two action-packed days featuring: ✅ In-depth discussions ✅ Comprehensive pilot overviews ✅ Inspiring presentations from all partners ✅ Careful planning as we set the course for our next big steps forward A special thank you to @FraunhoferISE for organising our meeting in an impeccable manner! #CriticalRawMaterials #Mining #MineralProcessing #DigitalTwins #Sustainability #AI #HorizonEurope

🔔 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐆 Within OPTIMINER, TERNA MAG continues to play an active role in advancing innovative and sustainable #mining solutions in collaboration with consortium partners. Recent progress includes its' close cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and @ISenseGroup with waste samples sent to BOKU University for #bioleaching experiments supporting sustainable metal recovery. In parallel, coordination meetings with all OPTIMINER partners have helped align upcoming procedures and define next project steps!🌱 #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

Exciting news! Our third #newsletter is here, and it's packed with incredible updates. 🔗 Ready to dive in? Click here → bit.ly/4sr6326 #Mining #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

🔬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫! We’re proud to spotlight the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology at the Department of Agrobiotechnology, IFA Tulln in Lower Austria, from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). As a leading institution dedicated to the advancement of research and education in the field of materials and #bioremediation recycling and microbial metabolism, its primary mission is to improve the quality of life and protect our precious natural resources. 🌱 𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐔’𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 BOKU will develop an innovative stepwise approach via the combination of indirect, non-contact #bioleaching using biologically produced sulfuric acid followed by direct, contact bioleaching with ferrous iron oxidizing bacteria. This approach will enable the step-wise recovery of different metals from mine ores and tailings. To further enhance the environmental sustainability of the process, inorganic nutrients required for bacterial growth (i.e. ferrous iron, elemental sulphur and CO2) will be sourced from industrial waste streams such as steel making by-products, sulphur leftover from biogas de-sulfurization, and industrial off-gas. The different bioleaching mechanisms will first be tested on a lab-scale followed by upscaling of selected bioleaching processes together with OPTIMINER partners. #Mining #MineralProcessing #Biotechnology #CriticalRawMaterials

🇬🇷 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 #𝟐! We wrapped up an inspiring experience at CORE Innovation Days #2, Greece’s first international Industry 4.0 conference, where OPTIMINER proudly joined the Demo Area to showcase innovative technology solutions 🚀 Hosted in Athens by @CORE_Innov_Cen and the @Twin4TwinEU project, the event brought together leading voices from industry, academia, and policy to explore real-world challenges and impactful digital solutions. With a strong focus on #manufacturing, #process, and #mining industries, the discussions highlighted how innovation and data-driven technologies are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future 🌍 Here’s to building what’s next! #COREInnovationDays #Industry40 #Innovation #HorizonEurope

📢 New article is out! Our partner, @FraunhoferChile visited Minera Hasparren to collect mineral samples for elemental and mineralogical analyses, among other activities. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4oEatPR #Mining #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

🚀 Want to know what’s taking shape within the OPTIMINER project? A new Market Observatory: a tool designed by @libramli_ai, to bring clearer insights into raw-material price trends and market volatility. 🌍📈 Curious to learn more? Dive into the article ➡️ bit.ly/3MeCTCQ #Mining #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

A proud highlight for our team! The OPTIMINER project was featured at the 10th Greek Raw Materials Community Dialogue, presented by our partner @CORE_inno. CORE Innovation Group also showcased COREbeat, their cutting-edge solution for #PredictiveMaintenance. COREbeat is transforming the way the mining sector manages equipment health -addressing issues before they disrupt operations. 🤖 🔗 Learn more about the event: bit.ly/44vuNM6 | @CORE_Innov_Cen | #EITRawMaterials #Mining #Sustainability #PredictiveMaintenance #Digitalisation #CriticalRawMaterials

🌿 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑! The EcoCastulum team carried out a field visit to SALORO SLU to identify the most representative areas for the development of a task focused on the planting of crops with phytoremediation capacity- that is, plants capable of absorbing heavy metals and helping purify both soil and water. During this first on-site assessment, the team: 🔍 Identified native plant species in the area with strong potential for use in phytoremediation processes. 🧪 Collected soil samples from multiple points across the site for chemical characterisation, a crucial step in evaluating their suitability for upcoming planting trials. #Phytoremediation #Sustainability #Mining #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

🔹 New Article Alert! 🔹 Hannukainen Mining contributes to advancing sustainable mineral development in northern Finland by exploring the beneficiation potential of #cobalt and rare earth elements (REEs) from IOCG-type ore. Read more about Hannukainen Mining’s role and recent progress in the latest OPTIMINER feature 👉 bit.ly/43ZVRmo #Mining #CriticalRawMaterials #RareEarthElements #HorizonEurope

🌿 We’re thrilled to have EcoCastulum as a partner in the OPTIMINER Project! Within OPTIMINER, EcoCastulum leads the design of a sustainable and scalable phytomining solution, while developing a benchmarking framework to track and enhance environmental and operational efficiency. The company will drive key objectives within ECOMINER  to: ✅ Enhance sustainability and resilience in operations. ✅ Boost resource efficiency in energy, water, and waste valorization. ✅ Define strategies for toxicity management. ✅ Conduct full Life Cycle Analysis. ✅ Ensure financial sustainability through an AI-enabled Market Observatory system. For more information about  the OPTIMINER consortium visit our website: optiminer-project.com/consortium #Sustainability #Mining #Phytomining #CircularEconomy #CriticalRawMaterials

🤝 Partner Spotlight: Driving Digital Innovation in OPTIMINER At @ITA_tecnologia the team is advancing the digital transformation of mining processes within the OPTIMINER project. Since October, ITA has been actively collaborating with technology developers and project partners to enhance process design, identify key operational variables, and develop advanced digital twins with 3D visualization capabilities. The team is also coordinating closely with other partners to align on the specifications that the pilot lines should meet. This ensures the digitization plan is consistent with the pre-defined technical requirements ⚙️🌍 Together with our partners, we’re moving closer to a smarter and more sustainable future for the #mining industry ▶️ optiminer-project.com/consortium #Sustainability #CriticalRawMaterilas #HorizonEurope

🔦 #MeetThePartners Spotlight! Fraunhofer Chile CSET 🇨🇱 With over 130 projects executed, @FraunhoferChile CSET has a proven track record of driving sustainable development in Chile and Latin America In the OPTIMINER Project, Fraunhofer Chile plays a key role by contributing to the optimization of critical mineral recovery, including: ♻️ Green copper, lithium, aluminum, silver, and high-purity silicon. ⚙️ Deployment of advanced, sustainable recovery technologies. Main responsibilities within OPTIMINER: 🟣 Conducting on-site visits to evaluate potential installation areas. 🟣 Preparing sites for operations (safety measures, powering the mobile lab, coordination with site production managers). 🟣 Supervising and testing the mobile lab on-site. 🟣 Overseeing data collection and process adjustments based on Fraunhofer ISE’s feedback. 🟣 Preparing periodic reports and collaborating with AHK to identify new regional partners for deploying OPTIMINER’s solutions. 🌐 Learn more about the OPTIMINER consortium on our website → optiminer-project.com/consortium #Mining #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope

📢 Our second #newsletter is out and it has it all: 🟣 Coverage in international media 🟣 Events participation 🟣 OPTIMINER news 🟣 Insights from our 6-month project meeting Click here to dive in → bit.ly/4qc9wjX #Mining #MineralProcessing #CriticalRawMaterials #HorizonEurope