7 good reasons for an SME to join a cluster
Due to their reduced size and frequent isolation, small and medium enterprises have inherent limitations regarding economies of scale and scope. In addition, SMEs usually lack the resources to develop […]
Copper, a metal on the rise due to its powerful antimicrobial properties
The most recent studies show that the SARS-CoV-2 virus survives for days on plastic, glass or stainless steel surfaces, but disintegrates on copper surfaces in a few hours. This fact […]
What is the cost of contaminated soils due to extractive activities?
It is estimated that the soils of approximately 2.5 million sites in the European Union are potentially contaminated and at least 14% of them require soil decontamination as a result […]
Europe seeks new opportunities for sustainable mining projects
As political tensions grow globally, the concern of EU policymakers about the supply of certain raw materials essential for the European industry also increases. This concern has led to a […]
Lithium as a strategic material for the energy transition in Europe
Lithium is the essential component of the batteries needed for electric mobility, for all types of electronic devices and for energy storage systems that will ensure a constant supply of […]
Welcome to the blog of the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster!
Date: February 5, 2020 We would like to welcome you to this blog dedicated to sustainable mining in its broadest sense. We will address interesting issues from the technological perspective, […]