This project builds on a strong foundation of UKRI-funded research, including Met4Tech and the NICER Programme, as well as SPF programmes such as Deep Digital Cornwall and the CMEH. It connects with regional innovation, industry partnerships, and national strategies, creating a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates critical minerals development through shared knowledge, infrastructure, and aligned goals across multiple pioneering initiatives.
Critical Minerals Equipment Hub
With UK Government investment in equipment at the Camborne School of Mines and local companies, CMEH provide laboratory services for mineral processing tests, analytical testing, hydrometallurgical testing and consulting services. Our state-of-the-art mineral processing and analytical equipment, along with our expertise, support green technology metals for UK economic growth, decarbonisation and global impact.
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Met4Tech
The UKRI Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Technology metals (Met4Tech) brings together world-leading researchers to maximise opportunities around the provision of technology metals (i.e. critical minerals) from primary and secondary sources, including stocks and flows modelling (UK Tech Metals Observatory), new geo-models, recycling toolbox of innovative technologies, and new Tech Metals Circular Economy Roadmaps for the UK.
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Geo-resources Sector Strengthening Project
The Geo-resources Sector Strengthening Project supports the provisioning of geo-resources (with a spotlight on critical minerals) required for the energy transition and sustainable development.
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Deep Digitial Cornwall
The Deep Digital Cornwall project gave SMEs based in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly access to research skills, knowledge, innovation expertise, new datasets and access to state-of-the-art immersive technology facilities for 3D and 4D data visualisation.
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Contact usUK International Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy
This partnership between DEFRA and partner universities leads cutting-edge research and international collaboration to develop sustainable, circular economy solutions for waste management and resource use, driving a more sustainable future.
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ENICON
Sustainable processing of Europe’s low grade sulphidic and lateritic Ni/Co ores and tailings into battery grade metals (Horizons Euope)
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TARGET Centre for Doctoral training in mineral resources (NERC)
TARGET is the Training and Research Group for Energy Transition Mineral Resources, a UKRI NERC sponsored Centre for Doctoral Training between a number of universities and research institutes, involving contributions from industrial partners worldwide.
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People and Mining Group
An inclusive space to help people learn, network and work together on our shared interests at the intersection between mining and people.
