As part of the XTRACT Project demonstration campaign, partner UNP, with the support of LNEG, recently conducted field tests of the XTRACTor at the São Domingos Mine in Portugal. The tests focused on the XTRACTor, a gripper developed by UNP for collecting soil samples from locations that are difficult for humans to access. The demonstrations…
Date : 06/04/2026 The XTRACT project is pleased to share its 2nd project leaflet, presenting an updated overview of the project, its technologies and pilot sites. The leaflet introduces XTRACT’s work on sustainable resource recovery and innovative approaches for complex ore extraction. It also presents the technologies explored within the project, including bioleaching, phytoremediation solutions,…
Joint Horizon Europe Initiative on LCA, S-LCA and TEA for CRM Mining Activities The Horizon Europe project XTRACT, along with the LITHOS and EXCEED projects, successfully co-organised a joint Capacity Building Webinar on 29 April 2026 focusing on sustainability assessment approaches in mining and processing activities for Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) production. The webinar aimed…
We are pleased to announce a new collaboration between XTRACT and LITHOS Project. LITHOS stands for a cost-effective processing and refining of lithium into lithium hydroxide from strategic European multi-mineral lithium hard-rock projects. LITHOS triggers innovations along the value chain – mineral processing, concentrate pre-treatment & hydrometallurgical refining – making it possible to deal with…
The 6th General Assembly of the XTRACT Project took place on 11–12 March 2026 in Skellefteå, bringing together consortium partners for a productive and forward-looking meeting. The discussions focused on reviewing the project’s progress and aligning on the next steps towards achieving the vision of the Zero Emission Mine of the Future. Strong collaboration among…
The fourth issue of the XTRACT newsletter (February 2026) is now available, presenting the latest progress of the project across research, pilot implementation and outreach activities. This edition brings updates on key XTRACT activities, including the digital platform, pilot demonstrations, conference participation and outreach, technology development, market and business uptake, and new strategic collaborations 👉…
The XTRACT project has initiated a collaboration with the NETHELIX project to create synergies between two complementary approaches to improving mining operations in Europe. Both projects are currently in their testing and demonstration phases. Through this collaboration, partners will exchange knowledge, support joint visibility actions, and explore participation in pilot activities and clustering initiatives. This…
We are pleased to announce that XTRACT will contribute to the METALLICO Project webinar entitled “How Reactors for Leaching and Bioleaching are working – Insights from research to practice”. What makes leaching and bioleaching truly work? The answer lies in reactor design. This webinar dives into the science behind mixing, mass transfer, and bioreactor performance…
A new synergy has been established between XTRACT and METALLICO! Visit the METALLICO website to learn more about the project and its activities. 🔗https://metallico-project.eu/ The METALLICO project presents a new opportunity for the EU, as there are industrially underexploited and unexploited resources containing battery metals. METALLICO is composed of a strategic consortium spanning the entire value…
The XTRACT platform has now been integrated into the XTRACT website, providing a centralised environment for monitoring, analysis and decision support across raw material extraction and resource recovery activities. The XTRACT platform represents the final demonstrator and user-facing interface of the cutting-edge technologies developed within the XTRACT project. It integrates geospatial data, sensor measurements, satellite-based…
