Mining Technologies

In Europe more than 2000 years of mining left its scars on the present surface. Technical improvements can have a major negative effect on landscape and environment (for example through huge open-pit excavations or accidents with toxic process materials), but can also immensely contribute to the mitigation of negative effects (for example by "hiding" the whole mine underground (!) or preventing pollution).

The OMENTIN network examines and analyses all information about mining technologies that have a major impact on the surrounding human and natural environment. It also devotes significant attention to the historical development of mining, which lead to the current status of active or abandoned mining districts.

Europe is a world leader in pioneering the most advanced ore mining and processing techniques. You can read more about these in our publications. A review and comparative assessment of these methods in a wider European context gives assistance to mining and environmental professionals.

Our expert studies and discussion forums facilitate the forming of joint opinions between environmentalists and industrialists, with the aim to improve the spread of best practices in mining technology. The OMENTIN partners strive to attract considerable scientific and public interest by comparing technologies in EU member and accession states.