Objective The X-MINE project supports better resource characterization and estimation as well as more efficient ore extraction in existing mine operations, making the mining of smaller and complex deposits economically feasible and increasing potential European mineral resources (specifically in the context of critical raw materials) without generating adverse environmental impact.The project will implement large-scale demonstrators of novel sensing technologies improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations based on X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technologies, 3D vision and their integration with mineral sorting equipment and mine planning software systems. The project will deploy these technologies in 4 existing mining operations in Sweden, Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus. The sites have been chosen to illustrate different sizes (from small-scale to large-scale) and different target minerals (zinc-lead-silver-gold, copper-gold, gold) including the presence of associated critical metals such as indium, gallium, germanium, platinum group metals and rare earth elements. The pilots will be evaluated in the context of scientific, technical, socio-economic, lifecycle, health and safety performances. The sensing technologies developed in the project will improve exploration and extraction efficiency, resulting in less blasting required for mining. The technologies will also enable more efficient and automated mineral-selectivity at extraction stage, improving ore pre-concentration options and resulting in lower use of energy, water, chemicals and men hours (worker exposure) during downstream processing.The consortium includes 6 industrial suppliers, 4 research/academic organizations, 4 mining companies and 1 mining association. The project has a duration of 51 months and a requested EC contribution of €9.3M. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationssystem softwareengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringmining and mineral processingnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrypost-transition metalsnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesgeologymineralogy Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.5. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Climate action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Main Programme H2020-EU.3.5.3. - Ensuring the sustainable supply of non-energy and non-agricultural raw materials Topic(s) SC5-14-2016-2017 - Raw materials Innovation actions Call for proposal H2020-SC5-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SC5-2016-TwoStage Funding Scheme IA - Innovation action Coordinator TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Net EU contribution € 1 899 900,00 Address TEKNIIKANTIE 21 02150 Espoo Finland See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 1 899 900,00 Participants (14) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all OREXPLORE AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 1 271 462,50 Address TORSHAMNSGATAN 30F 164 40 KISTA See on map Region Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 1 816 375,00 ADVAFAB OY Finland Net EU contribution € 601 475,00 Address SAUKONPAADENRANTA 2 00180 Helsinki See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 859 250,00 ADVACAM SRO Czechia Net EU contribution € 558 250,00 Address U PERGAMENKY 1145/12 170 00 PRAHA 7 See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Česko Praha Hlavní město Praha Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 797 500,00 ANTMICRO SP ZOO Poland Net EU contribution € 470 750,00 Address UL ZWIERZYNIECKA 3 60 813 Poznan See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Makroregion północno-zachodni Wielkopolskie Miasto Poznań Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 672 500,00 SWICK MINING SERVICES LTD Australia Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address 64 GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY SOUTH GUILDFORD 6055 PERTH See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 156 250,00 LOVISAGRUVAN AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 638 260,00 Address HAKANSBODA 1 71104 Stora See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Örebro län Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 911 800,00 HELLAS GOLD S.A. Greece Net EU contribution € 691 096,00 Address ERMOU 25 14564 Athens See on map Region Αττική Aττική Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 987 280,00 ASAREL MEDET AD Bulgaria Net EU contribution € 557 156,25 Address . 4500 Panagyurishte See on map Region Югозападна и Южна централна България Южен централен Пазарджик Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 795 937,50 HELLENIC COPPER MINES LIMITED Cyprus Net EU contribution € 477 750,00 Address KYRIAKOS MATSI AVENUE 1A 1510 Nicosia See on map Region Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 682 500,00 SVERIGES GEOLOGISKA UNDERSOKNING Sweden Net EU contribution € 795 625,00 Address VILLAVAEGEN 18 S-75128 Uppsala See on map Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Uppsala län Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 795 625,00 INSTITUTUL GEOLOGIC AL ROMANIEI Romania Net EU contribution € 251 845,00 Address CARANSEBES STREET 1 78344 Bucharest See on map Region Macroregiunea Trei Bucureşti-Ilfov Bucureşti Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 251 845,00 UPPSALA UNIVERSITET Sweden Net EU contribution € 326 875,00 Address VON KRAEMERS ALLE 4 751 05 Uppsala See on map Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Uppsala län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 326 875,00 BERGSKRAFT BERGSLAGEN AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 224 000,00 Address FORDONSGATAN 4 692 71 KUMLA See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Örebro län Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 320 000,00 COMEX POLSKA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA Poland Net EU contribution € 553 752,50 Address UL HENRIYA KAMIENSKIEGO 51 30 644 KRAKOW See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Makroregion południowy Małopolskie Miasto Kraków Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 791 075,00
