Within the project period Minespider was involved with multiple projects and worked with various stakeholders; including governments, industry leaders, and policymakers. Besides activities with global institutions such as UNECE, RMI, EIT, as well as major players in the mining, automotive and tech industry, Minespider also collaborated with universities and other scientific institutions. These activities helped to further develop and elaborate collaborations to provide for an efficient governance structure and the implementation of consortium networks to make use of the Minespider Infrastructure.
Based on the gathered learnings, the Minespider Protocol was updated to a version 2.0. that makes adapting to the needs of individual participants much easier. Minespider further developed their blockchain-based tools and products to push and pull data along supply chains and to make responsible participants more visible in supply chains. We developed customizable template tools that can easily be adapted to the individual standards applicable in any industry and for any legislation. For example, a template system that includes supply chain analysis features with regard to Conflict Affected and High Risk Areas (CAHRA) was built on the new protocol and launched in collaboration with EIT. Moreover, Minespider has developed and implemented tools to generate Digital Product Passports, including Battery Passports, that serve the industry in view of the actual and upcoming European regulations in terms of product and supply chain related transparency.
To support users from various industries, backgrounds and experience levels, appropriate training materials have been developed and the terms of use of the Minespider Infrastructure have been updated.
Results were disseminated via numerous channels. Minespider featured many press articles in different languages, with features in key mining publications such as Mining Review Africa, CIM Mining and IM Mining. We published in-depth blogs, covering everything from blockchain interoperability, European regulations on batteries, to Germany's potential supply chain law. These articles were shared across their social media channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Telegram and Instagram, which collectively gathered thousands of new followers over the course of the project.
Minespider recorded and released several episodes of Minespider TV, which disseminated the results of their tin traceability project and provided guidance on blockchain in the mining industry. We also directed and filmed a short documentary on our traceability work in Rwanda. Finally, the team spoke at multiple events, including the WEF Mining & Metals Blockchain Initiative, a European Economic & Social Council event and UN Resource Week.
