Xplorer 2026 Oulu – Redesign Mining

The Xplorer 2026 conference combines everyday life, science and culture to raise awareness of the necessity of sustainable development. The aim of the event is to share information about the sustainable development and share knowledge of the critical minerals needed to advance green transition and produce various consumer products. The demand for metals continues to […]

09 – 11 Jun

All Day

Saalasti Hall, University of Oulu

Linnanmaa

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To Mine or Not To Mine Critical Minerals in Europe? From societal concerns to shared solutions?

Europe’s path to climate neutrality depends on critical minerals (lithium, rare earths, nickel, cobalt), which are all increasingly being weaponised in today’s World of Fortresses (dixit Mark Carney). This situation is further exacerbated as a result of (another) war in the Middle East. While recycling and circularity are essential, they cannot fully meet the scale […]

03 Jun

All Day

Home Hotel Jugend

Lönnrotinkatu 29

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MINEARC Webinar 4: Business opportunities and innovation in mining and mineral value chain

EXCEED partner – University of Oulu – organiser of the MINEARC webinars is dedicating this edition to exploring emerging business opportunities and innovative solutions across the mining and mineral value chain, with a focus on how technology, and value addition are redefining competitiveness in the sector. Participants will gain insights into critical minerals, digital mining, […]

12 – 13 May

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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LITHOS – EXCEED – XTRACT Capacity Building Webinar

The HE projects LITHOS, EXCEED, and XTRACT are co-organizing a capacity-building webinar on April 29 at 13:00 CET focusing on sustainability assessment, (Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) and Techno Economical Assessment (TEA) in mining and processing activities for critical raw materials (CRMs) production. The agenda includes the following topics: Introduction to LCA of CRMs: […]

29 Apr

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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MINEARC Webinar 3: Water, Tailings, and Circular Economy

MINEARC Webinar 3 brings together stakeholders from the mining industry, science, and technology communities to discuss topical issues concerning Water, Tailings management, and Circular Economy strategies. In addition to facilitating discussion of opportunities and challenges, the event disseminates knowledge on best practices and recent technological and scientific developments. Webinar 3 is part of a series […]

25 – 26 Nov

All Day

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Europe’s Lithium Paradox – Now in Brussels – Screening and panel discussion

Join us in Brussels at a KU Leuven and EUROMINES co-organised event during EU Raw Materials Week for a debate on lithium, covering its environmental, economic, industrial, geopolitical and social dimensions — immediately following the screening of Europe’s Lithium Paradox. The documentary offers a compelling exploration of lithium’s crucial role in Europe’s ambition to become the world’s first climate-neutral […]

17 Nov

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cinema Aventure

Rue des Fripiers 15, Brussels

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Social Licence to Operate: Responsible Mineral Exploration

On 16 September 2025, the Geological Survey of Estonia will host the international conference “Social License to Operate: Responsible Mineral Exploration” at the Hestia Hotel Europa in Tallinn. The event, organised under the EGT-TWINN project in cooperation with the Geological Surveys of Finland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, as well as the Oulu Mining School, will gather experts […]

16 Sep

All Day

Hestia Hotel Europa, Tallinn

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2025 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities

EXCEED will be participating in this year’s edition of OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities. The gathering will convene stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, academia, civil society organisations, and Indigenous representatives to discuss well-being in mining regions, focusing on two pillars: (i) Strengthening community engagement, trust, and communication in the mining […]

16 – 18 Jun

All Day

University of Lapland

8 Yliopistonkatu 96300 Rovaniemi Finland

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Webinar – Africa’s Role in Critical Raw Material Mining and Refining

Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are indispensable for facilitating modern technologies, particularly in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, long-duration energy storage (LDES), and digital infrastructure. These materials are fundamental to the European Union’s strategic objectives for achieving climate neutrality and driving digital transformation and are central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In response to the […]

04 Jun

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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CRMs for Sustainable Energy Future: Global Insights and Research

Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are essential for enabling modern technologies, particularly in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, long-duration energy storage (LDES), and digital infrastructure. These materials are fundamental to the European Union’s strategic objectives for climate neutrality and digital transformation and are central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1. In response to escalating geopolitical and […]

29 May

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: EXCEED joint session at EGU25

Collaborative Actions Across the European Raw Material Value Chain We invite you to participate in the EXCEED joint session at the European Geoscience Union (EGU) flagship event in Vienna. The EXCEED team will co-organise a session titled “Collaborative Actions Across the European Raw Material Value Chain” at the EGU meeting scheduled to take place from […]

27 Apr – 02 May

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Vienna, Austria

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From mining to recycling: The R&I journey of battery raw materials in EU

Mark your calendars for 12 December 2024, when the third edition of the annual workshop of the Cluster Hub “Production of raw materials for batteries from European resources”. The event will be hybrid. It will take place in Brussels, at Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, 1040. The number of seats is limited, and will […]

12 Dec

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Rue de la Loi 75, 1040 Bruxelles

Rue de la Loi 75, 1040 Bruxelles

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