Pioneering Sustainable CRM Recovery in European Mining
OPTIMINER is on a mission to revolutionise critical raw materials (CRM) recovery from low‑grade ores and extraction waste. The ambition is to become Europe’s first all-in-one platform, offering efficient, smart, and sustainable solutions that seamlessly integrate cutting‑edge technologies with environmental and financial frameworks. Our human‑centric approach drives innovation, with stakeholder involvement at every step.
The project
21 partners | 8 countries | €7.29M funding | 48 months
OPTIMINER will demonstrate its applicability through real-world pilot demonstrations in Spain, Greece, Poland, Finland, and Chile, focusing on CRMs such as magnesium, tungsten, rare earth elements (REEs), especially neodymium, copper, cobalt, and coking coal.
12
Mg
Magnesium
74
W
Tungsten
60
Nd
Neodymium
29
Cu
Copper
27
Co
Cobalt
6
C
Coal