Raw materials solutions for a
sustainable urban society
Smart Mining Solutions
The availability and use of primary raw materials remains a prerequisite for modern urban ecosystems. Being an essential component
in this ecosystem, mining operations are increasingly required to prove
their sustainability. This pertains – in particular - to aspects of resource
and energy efficiency, as well as environmental footprint and safety
performance.
Delivering innovative
technologies, solutions and
services
Through systemic integration of ICT-solutions, the EIT
Raw Materials aims at accelerated innovation, resulting
into tools, equipment, machinery, methods, processes
and services to enable effectively controlled highly
efficient and safe mining operations.
The ultimate goal is a mining operation that performs as a local Internet-of-Things. Realization will require
close cooperation of actors from all corners of the knowledge triangle in EIT Raw Materials with leading
partners in the ICT and manufacturing sectors. Technology solutions for full automation, reliable remote
control and machine-to-machine communication in the harsh mining environment will be the stepping
stones of innovation. Successful market introduction will be accompanied by EIT Raw Materials Academy
offerings in life long learning and entrepreneurship.
Societal Impact
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By developing innovative technologies, solutions and services the EIT Raw Materials partnership will
enable mining with very limited environmental impact and superior safety performance. Industrial
deployment will greatly improve sustainability of European mining operations and enhanced global
competitiveness of European technology providers. Affiliated industrial sectors will benefit form reduced
dependency on raw materials imports.
EIT Raw Materials is supported by the EIT, a
body of the European Union