MiReBooks
3 MR modules
mixed-reality learning with 3D models, 360° media, and case-based educational resources.
Projects
Research and education initiatives across Europe.
Key Metrics
What We Have Achieved So Far
Project-level progress indicators across the full portfolio. The number of cards follows the number of active projects.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
DigiEcoQuarry
22+ partners
digital quarry integration and automation methods developed across the consortium.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
MaDiTraCe
4 CRM chains
traceability pathways for cobalt, lithium, natural graphite, and rare earth elements.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
PROMISE
120 ECTS
joint master pathway training future specialists in sustainable mineral processing.
RM SLO Plus Hub
9 partners
academic and industry partners across Europe developing training and consultancy tools for Social License to Operate.
S34I
17+ partners
earth observation methods prototyped for exploration and mine life-cycle monitoring.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
TIMREX-CRM
5 universities
advanced mineral exploration curriculum aligned with Critical Raw Materials Act needs.
GRACE
3 policy lenses
climate, circular economy, and CRMA links mapped for co-benefit policymaking.
MiReBooks
3 MR modules
mixed-reality learning with 3D models, 360° media, and case-based educational resources.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
DigiEcoQuarry
22+ partners
digital quarry integration and automation methods developed across the consortium.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
MaDiTraCe
4 CRM chains
traceability pathways for cobalt, lithium, natural graphite, and rare earth elements.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
PROMISE
120 ECTS
joint master pathway training future specialists in sustainable mineral processing.
RM SLO Plus Hub
9 partners
academic and industry partners across Europe developing training and consultancy tools for Social License to Operate.
S34I
17+ partners
earth observation methods prototyped for exploration and mine life-cycle monitoring.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
TIMREX-CRM
5 universities
advanced mineral exploration curriculum aligned with Critical Raw Materials Act needs.
GRACE
3 policy lenses
climate, circular economy, and CRMA links mapped for co-benefit policymaking.
MiReBooksTechnology & InnovationEducation
MiReBooks
2025 - Ongoing
MiReBooks develops mixed-reality handbooks for mining engineers by combining textbook learning with immersive digital resources such as 3D models, 360° videos, and study cases.
Target: Students, educators, and mining professionals
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: European mining education consortium and digital learning collaborators
Advances higher mining education across Europe through interactive and practice-oriented learning formats that improve understanding of complex mining and sustainability topics.
MOSATechnology & InnovationEducationCommunity ImpactSustainability & Environment
Montanuni Outdoor Science Activities
2024 - Ongoing
MOSA connects university research with hands-on outdoor learning. Along a newly created nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon, participants explore biodiversity, circular economy, renewable resources, and carbon-related applications through interactive stations.
Target: Pupils, students, teachers, and the interested public
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University teams, schools, and local public stakeholders
The initiative builds practical sustainability awareness and supports direct knowledge transfer between research, education, and society.
SAFESustainability & EnvironmentCommunity ImpactEducation
Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Explained
2024 - Ongoing
SAFE develops a living lab for social health, biodiversity, and sustainable resource use. The approximately 1.5-hectare site at Montanuniversität Leoben links research and practice through education paths, forest adaptation measures, and biodiversity demonstrators.
Target: Researchers, industry, policy makers, practitioners, and local communities
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University-led living lab collaboration with regional stakeholders
Creates a regional flagship platform for exchange between research, industry, and society while strengthening climate-resilient land-use knowledge.
ENERGIAEducationSustainability & EnvironmentCommunity Impact
ENERGIA – Shaping the energy and resource transition together
2026 - 2028
ENERGIA develops an innovative education programme for the Carinthia–Styria future region (Area Süd). Together with schools, companies, and education partners, RIC Leoben guides pupils through a two-year learning spiral on renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable resource use following an experience–understand–shape approach.
Target: Pupils from primary school to upper secondary level, schools, educators, and regional education partners
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: PMS Group GmbH, RAG Austria AG, regional schools, and additional education stakeholders in the Carinthia–Styria region
Strengthens energy, sustainability, and STEM competencies, builds a continuous education pathway from primary school to university level, and publishes learning materials as Open Educational Resources for long-term school use while promoting gender-sensitive STEM participation.
DigiEcoQuarryHorizon 2020
Digitalisation in the Aggregate Sector
Jun 2021 - May 2025
DigiEcoQuarry advances real-time process integration, digitalization, and automation in quarry operations to unlock currently unused operational data.
Target: Mining and quarrying industry
Coordinator: ANEFA (Spain)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) and 22 additional partners
Safer workplaces, higher operational efficiency, better selectivity, and improved environmental and social performance in the aggregates sector.
ENVIHEIEducationSustainability & Environment
Student-Centered Learning for Environmental Sustainability at HEIs
Dec 2024 - Nov 2026
ENVIHEI develops student-centered educational materials to integrate GreenComp sustainability competences into technical and engineering higher education.
Target: Educators and master students
Coordinator: Universidad de Leon (Spain)
Partners: Aalborg Universitet, Politechnika Slaska, Universiteit Hasselt, Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Future professionals gain practical green competences and educators receive modern learning resources for sustainability-focused teaching.
MaDiTraCeHorizon Europe
Material and Digital Traceability for Critical Raw Materials Certification
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
MaDiTraCe strengthens transparency, traceability, and sustainability in critical raw materials supply chains through Digital Product Passport-ready solutions.
Target: Manufacturing industry, raw material suppliers
Coordinator: BRGM (France)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) and 12 additional partners
Higher supply-chain reliability and compliance with current and upcoming European critical raw materials regulations.
PRO-SLOEducationCommunity Impact
Professional Social Licence to Operate PhD School
Oct 2023 - Sept 2026
PRO-SLO provides hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with lectures, field engagement in mining communities, and mentor-guided methodology development.
Target: PhD candidates
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland) and 8 additional academic and industry partners across Europe
Equips future raw materials leaders with practical skills to manage social acceptance and stakeholder-driven project implementation.
PROMISEEducation
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Sustainable Mineral and Metal Processing Engineering
Feb 2022 - Jan 2028
PROMISE is a two-year, 120 ECTS international master program building advanced competences in sustainable mineral processing and metal recovery.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: University of Oulu (Finland)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria), University of Zagreb, UTFSM, and 31 associated organizations
Develops high-level talent for circular economy implementation, mineral recovery optimization, and environmentally responsible process engineering.
RM SLO Plus HubCommunity ImpactEducationSustainability & Environment
RM SLO Plus Hub
Jul 2025 - Nov 2026
The RM SLO Plus Hub establishes a dedicated hub to develop training and consulting tools, equipping stakeholders with best practices for community engagement and fostering sustainable operations with responsible industry dialogue. It addresses growing societal and environmental challenges facing Europe's raw materials sector, promotes sustainable supply chains, enhances social acceptance, and contributes to Europe's competitive advantage in raw materials management through stakeholder collaboration.
Target: Industry, academia, policy makers, communities, and NGOs
Coordinator: NTUA - National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
Partners: 9 academic and industry partners across Europe
The Hub focuses on fostering Social License to Operate (SLO) by equipping stakeholders — companies, academia, policy makers, communities, and NGOs — with knowledge and tools to enhance transparency, trust, and responsible raw materials practices.
S34IHorizon Europe
Secure and Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials for EU Industry
Jan 2023 - Jun 2025
S34I develops data-driven Earth Observation methods for mineral exploration and for monitoring extraction, closure, and post-closure activities.
Target: Raw materials industry
Coordinator: Universidade de Porto (Portugal)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) plus 17 additional partners
Improves resource autonomy, supports technical and environmental decision-making, and enables new EO-based services across mining life-cycle stages.
SUMAEducationSustainability & Environment
International Master on Sustainable Materials
Jan 2021 - Dec 2027
SUMA is a dual-degree, 120 ECTS international master program preparing materials experts for sustainable value-chain transformation.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: KU Leuven (Belgium)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) and partner universities in Italy and Spain
Contributes skilled graduates for carbon-neutral industry transitions and resource-resilient competitiveness in Europe.
TIMREX-CRMEducationTechnology & Innovation
T-shaped Master for Innovative Mineral Exploration extended towards the CRM Act
Dec 2024 - Nov 2026
TIMREX-CRM expands a specialized master program for mineral prospecting and exploration, aligned with strategic Critical Raw Materials Act priorities.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: University of Zagreb (Croatia)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) with partners in Hungary, Sweden, and Poland
Increases the number of qualified exploration graduates and integrates advanced technologies, fieldwork, and challenge-based learning.
GRACEFFG
Critical Raw Materials and Circular Economy - Systemic Links with Decarbonization
Nov 2024 - Nov 2027
GRACE analyzes potential conflicts between climate policy, circular economy goals, and the Critical Raw Materials Act using a systemic resource-use perspective.
Target: Policy makers
Coordinator: BOKU University (Austria)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Supports policy design by highlighting co-benefits and trade-offs to avoid deadlocks between strategic sustainability targets.