EIT RawMaterials makes €0.5m Seed Investment to propel Novana Vanadium Recovery Project growth
Berlin, 15 October 2024: EIT RawMaterials announced a €0.5 million seed investment in Finland-based Novana to support the development of an innovative Vanadium Recovery Project (VRP1) in Pori, Finland. Novana is a subsidiary of Neometals, which has pioneered groundbreaking circular technology to produce high-purity vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) from slag, a byproduct of steelmaking. The production also consumes CO2 as part of the process, significantly reducing the impacts in comparison to traditional mining and processing technologies. This initial investment is designed to facilitate the project's growth by securing further funding. EIT RawMaterials is actively supporting Novana in raising an additional [...]
Why Europe must act now to change public perception of mining
The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) sets the target for the EU to extract 10 percent of its annual demand for key raw materials needs by 2030. To meet this goal, Europe must significantly boost its metal extraction and refining capabilities. According to Eurometaux, meeting the EU’s 2030 raw material goals will require the opening of at least 10 new mines, 15 processing plants, and 15 recycling plants in the coming years. However, overcoming public opposition, especially for new mines, remains a crucial challenge to achieving these goals. We spoke to Peter Tom Jones, Director of the KU Leuven [...]
Call for proposals to develop the Raw and Circular Economy Expedition (RACE) for Executives program
EIT RawMaterials has launched a call for proposals to develop the Raw and Circular Economy Expedition (RACE) for Executives program. This call invites consortia from academia, industry, and research organizations to propose a program that provides a high-level learning experience for senior leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and experts in raw materials and related industries.
Call for proposals to establish a Social License to Operate (SLO) Hub
EIT RawMaterials has issued a call for proposals to establish a Social License to Operate (SLO) Hub, aiming to provide specialized training and consulting services for the raw materials sector, specifically addressing community engagement and sustainability.
Call for proposals to develop a Digital Transformation Learning Portfolio
EIT RawMaterials has issued a call for proposals to develop a "Digital Transformation Learning Portfolio," aimed at equipping professionals in the raw materials sector with key skills for adapting to the growing importance of digital technologies. The call targets consortia composed of members from at least two of the three pillars of the EIT Knowledge Triangle: academia, research organizations, and industry, across three or more countries associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe program.
Call for proposals to establish a Global MBA in Materials Management
EIT RawMaterials has launched a call for proposals to establish a Global MBA in Materials Management. This call invites consortia from academia, research, and industry to collaborate on designing and delivering this unique program, contributing to global leadership and innovation within the raw materials value chain.