Project News
MultiMiner Highlights Dust Monitoring at Prague Earth Observation Conference
The beautifully restored Fanta’s Building at Prague’s main train station set the stage for this year’s Earth Observation Conference, bringing together experts from government, academia, and industry to discuss the latest trends and applications in Earth observation. Among the speakers was Veronika Strnadová, representing MultiMiner, who presented our work on the topic of dust monitoring,…
Read MoreMultiMiner Shares Innovative Research at Austrian Mining Day 2024 in Leoben
The Austrian Mining Day, hosted from May 13–15 at Montanuniversität Leoben, welcomed over 160 experts from mining and raw materials to tackle key industry challenges. Organised by the Austrian Miners’ Association (BVÖ), the event focused on workforce development, with EU Director General Kerstin Jorna delivering a keynote emphasising the importance of training for the raw…
Read MorePioneering Ground Moisture Monitoring: MultiMiner’s Second Field Campaign at Ihalainen Mine
Between 17th-20th June 2024, MultiMiner partners GTK (Geological Survey of Finland) and VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) carried out their second field campaign at the Nordkalk Ihalainen mine site. The work, overseen by Nordkalk’s Environmental Manager Hanna Kukkula, Resource Geologist Johanna Huitti, and Safety Manager Ulla Salmela, focused on ground moisture monitoring—an essential part…
Read MoreFieldwork in Kirki – Tackling Environmental Challenges in a Historic Mining Area
In May 2024, the MultiMiner project reached a significant milestone with an important fieldwork campaign at the Kirki mining area in Northern Greece. This historically rich site, where mining activities began in 1880 and ceased in 1995, faces ongoing environmental challenges. The area is characterised by abandoned open-pit and underground mines, vast tailings heaps, and…
Read MoreExploring New Frontiers: MultiMiner’s Fieldwork in Chalkidiki
April 2024 marked a significant milestone for the MultiMiner project as our team embarked on a crucial fieldwork mission in the Chalkidiki region. This venture was not only an example of the advancements in modern mining technology, but also a step in our commitment to efficient and environmentally conscious mining practices. Over the course of…
Read MoreCelebrating Success: A Recap of the 3rd MultiMiner Progress Meeting in Greece
We’re thrilled to share the highlights from our recent rendezvous in Greece for the third MultiMiner progress meeting, a pivotal gathering where strides in our project’s journey were celebrated and future endeavors were charted. Here’s a detailed account of our enriching experience: General Information and Agenda: Taking place in April 2024, our rendezvous comprised two…
Read MoreMultiMiner: Pioneering Innovation in Mining – A Year in Review 🚀
s we celebrate the completion of our first year, it’s time to reflect on the journey we’ve embarked on and the milestones we’ve achieved in reshaping the future of mining.
Read MoreMultiMiner to Participate in the EU SuperCluster Lapland Geoconference
Enter the “EU SuperCluster Lapland Geoconference,” happening on October 30-31, 2023, in Rovaniemi, Finland. MultiMiner and thirteen EU-funded projects lead this collaborative effort. We’re bringing together diverse stakeholders, from the EU Commission to industry leaders, to address raw material challenges.
Read MorePress Release: MultiMiner has launched!
MultiMiner has been launched: the new EU funded project that uses innovative Earth Observationtechnologies for safer, more efficient and environmentally considerate mineral exploration and mine sitemonitoring. MultiMiner addresses a growing problem within the EU; dependency on raw materials. In recent years,the fragility of relying on external sources of critical raw materials has been laid bare.…
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