First consortium to merge results of Rare Earth Elements research with wider society Rare Earth Elements (REE) are essential for the transition towards sustainability. However, rare earth elements, are critical metals and only one country, China, dominates the entire supply chain with its own domestic pitfalls such as environmental pollution, illegal mining, impacting the international [...]
Realising a patented and innovative idea for the recycling of (asbestos) contaminated steel scrap Purified Metal Company (PMC), a start-up supported by EIT RawMaterials, is the first company in the world to provide an environmentally-friendly and economically viable method to recycle contaminated steel scrap into a high-quality raw material for the [...]
Onboard ore analysis for mining equipment – laser guidance helps miners ‘see’ through rock The Rockathon Mining Challenge, a co-creation and open innovation event, was organised by EIT RawMaterials partner, Sandvik and EIT RawMaterials Innovation Hub (CLC) Baltic Sea team. The Rockathon gathered technology and software development companies, as well as subject-matter experts, to collaborate [...]
Developing digital tools for management of mine closure reducing environmental impact of mining Mining projects are unique industrial undertakings due to their inherently limited life time. Mine closure process is crucial for the European mining industry. Operating in a densely populated region requires environmental excellence from all mining projects. Mine closure and the post closure [...]
Eco-friendly organoclay for paints and coatings ALINA start-up uses innovative production technology to make state-of-the-art clay mineral materials that can replace the toxic chemicals and heavy metals normally used in building materials. […]
For start-ups and SMEs that want to test business ideas, would like to meet key players in the raw materials sector, are looking for financial and/or non-financial support EIT RawMaterials can help you to create and develop new, innovative business ideas in the raw materials sector – covering every stage from initial ideas to business [...]
EIT RawMaterials together with EIT Health and EIT Food seek Innovators of the Future with novel ideas that can make an impact. EIT RawMaterials will help you develop your idea and turn it into a new business. You will learn how to define a business model for your idea and prepare a preliminary business plan. [...]
sustainabill, a start-up supported by EIT RawMaterials, is the cloud-platform to make supply chains transparent and thereby enabling the responsible manufacturing of products. Just now sustainabill won over FOND OF as a lead customer in the textile industry. FOND OF revolutionizes the market for school bags, backpacks and bags since 2010. With the help of [...]
The current Li-ion battery market is mostly dominated by batteries where Critical Raw Materials (CRM) constitute the active materials. ALIM (Advanced Lithium-metal electrodes), a project supported by EIT RawMaterials, aims to commercialise CRM-free batteries for electrical vehicles, as well as stationary applications. To do so, the consortium will work on the processing of extra-thin, pure lithium [...]
On 4-7 March, EIT RawMaterials will join the annual convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC 2018) in Toronto. PDAC 2018 is one of the largest trade shows on exploration and mining in the world. This year, EIT RawMaterials is attending and would like to use this opportunity to network with our [...]
