The Problem While there is a clear path to creating zero-carbon mining, the pace of change still needs to be improved. The latest UN report on climate change shows that the overall curve of global emissions is bending downward, but not enough to reach the 1.5°C target before the end of the century. According to…
The XTRACT project is excited to announce that registration for the XTRACT Community is now open! Joining the XTRACT Stakeholder Community offers a unique opportunity to: The XTRACT Community supports collaboration and dialogue to shape the Zero Emission Mine of the Future, focusing on innovative microinvasive technologies for sustainable and decarbonised metal extraction. 📋 Register…
Date : 27/11/2024 – 28/11/2024 The 4th GA of the XTRACT Project took place from November 27–28, 2024, in the historic mining area of São Domingos, Portugal, hosted by LNEG (Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia). This pivotal gathering brought together project partners from across Europe to discuss progress, present results, and refine strategies for…
Date : 21/10/2024 A new synergy has been established between XTRACT and START! The START Project, a Horizon Europe initiative, is dedicated to developing sustainable energy harvesting systems based on innovative mine waste recycling. Learn more about the START project: 🌐 START Project Website🔗 START Project LinkedIn🐦 START Project X📚 START Project Zenodo🔍 START Project…
Date : 30/08/2024 We are proud to announce that the XTRACT project has been included in the prestigious Materials for Batteries Cluster Hub. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration among EU-funded projects and to explore the specific innovative technologies being developed in the battery materials sector. The Cluster Hub “Production of raw materials for…
Date : 30/05/2024 On May 30th, a collaborative team from XTRACT partners – TUBAF, Saxore, BRGM, and GEOS – conducted a site visit to the Tellerhäuser deposit in Pöhla, Germany. This significant event marks a pivotal moment in the project’s initiative to establish an innovative in-situ bioleaching plant. The visit aimed to assess the suitability…
Date : 24/06/2024 – 26/06/2024 The XTRACT consortium successfully concluded its 3rd General Assembly Meeting from June 24-25, 2024, in the historic city of Freiberg, Germany. The event kicked off with a delightful dinner, setting a tone of camaraderie and collaboration. Over the two days, partners from across Europe, both in-person and virtually, engaged in…
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Date : 20/03/2024 On 20th of March a team of XTRACT partners visited the TUBAF Teaching and Research mine Reiche Zeche in Germany, which hosts an in situ-bioleaching plant coupled to a membrane filtration unit. Organised by TU Bergakademie Freiberg, this trip aimed to acquaint Saxore Bergbau GmbH partners with the proposed setup for their…
Date : 13/03/2024 Introducing the debut leaflet of the XTRACT Project! This milestone marks a significant step forward in our mission to transform the mining industry. What’s inside? This informative leaflet provides a concise overview of the project, covering important topics such as project goals, partners’ logos, and contact information. It’s designed to spread the…
