Welcome to the Mining in Challenging Environments thematic category within the GAEA (Green Alternatives for European Autonomy) Open Innovation Program!
As the world’s demand for minerals and rare earth elements surges to power a new generation of technologies, traditional mining approaches face mounting challenges. These include environmental concerns, safety issues, and the increasing difficulty of accessing deposits in remote or extreme conditions. Intelligent Mining seeks to address these challenges head-on by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced sensor networks.
This innovation area is pivotal not just for ensuring a steady supply of critical materials but also for setting new industry benchmarks in sustainability and worker safety. By integrating smart systems into the mining infrastructure, Intelligent Mining promises to unlock resources from locations previously deemed inaccessible or too hazardous. It aims to reduce the ecological footprint of extraction processes, mitigate risks, and foster a circular economy where nothing is wasted and everything is repurposed.
In the face of climate change and the imperative for resource independence, GAEA’s focus on Intelligent Mining in challenging environments is both timely and critical.
Join us in this quest for innovation and exploration that knows no bounds.
This Innovation Area is addressed to:
- Individuals from Business, Finance, Marketing, Technology, and Engineering academic sectors studying or recently completed their studies (up to four years) in any European University
- Researchers and/or Ph.D. students in any relevant to the Innovation Areas science fields from any European University
who have or want to develop an innovative idea for Mining in Challenging Environments.
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