On 19 May 2026, representatives from leading Horizon Europe projects, research organisations, and industry stakeholders came together in Brussels for the hybrid event “Vision for a Digital Mining Future”. The event focused on how digital technologies can drive a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient mining sector across Europe.
Bringing together projects from the DIGIRAW and ECOMINE clusters, the event created a valuable platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and discussion on the future of digital mining. Participants explored how innovation can support safer and smarter mining operations while strengthening Europe’s strategic raw materials ecosystem.
The programme highlighted cutting-edge developments in:
- Cyber-physical systems
- Advanced sensing technologies
- Data-driven modelling approaches
- Digital solutions for operational optimisation and sustainability
A dedicated session on market uptake and exploitation also addressed how research results can be translated into practical industrial applications.
DINAMINE was represented by Dr. Mahdi Shabanimashcool, who joined experts from projects including NETHELIX, MASTERMINE, TERRAVISION, SCIMIN-CRM, and ROTATE. The event also featured moderation and contributions from PNO Innovation, supporting discussions on collaboration and innovation pathways within the European mining ecosystem.
“The clustering event was a great opportunity to learn from the other parallel projects funded under the same programme as DINAMINE. We look forward to continuing to share ideas and discuss opportunities for future initiatives,” the DINAMINE team noted.
As a Horizon Europe-funded initiative, DINAMINE continues to support the digital transformation of small- and medium-sized mines in Europe through the development of innovative technologies and sustainable mining solutions.
