BLOOM: Liberation analysis for optimizing extraction and processing of CRMS

BLOOM is actively developing and demonstrating extraction and processing technologies to enable the exploitation of primary critical raw materials (CRMs), which are vital for the strength and resilience of the EU supply chains. The collaboration includes partners from Ukraine and Canada, with two partners from Ukraine and three from Canada, respectively. The initiative also incorporates clustering activities through key partners, alongside the development of a business case and exploitation strategy.

BLOOM’s strategic objective is centered around facilitating the exploitation of primary CRMs (specifically minerals and metals) within the European Union. This is achieved by enhancing the efficiency of extraction and processing methods through the implementation of a smart and modular solids analysis system. This system features online mineral liberation analysis, which allows for the integration of advanced control loops at various stages of the processing on mining sites. The use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, as well as data-driven extraction operations, is based on accurate mineralogical information collected directly from the mining sites.

These concerted efforts are aimed at reducing the costs associated with extraction and processing, thereby increasing the financial viability of these operations. This, in turn, contributes to the profitability of low-grade deposits and facilitates access to new sources of raw materials. BLOOM’s actions are therefore pivotal in lowering operational expenses and bolstering the availability of critical raw materials for the EU.

Our main tasks

• Drafting and refining plans for collaborative activities with related projects.
• Identifying synergies through hybrid meetings and participating in cluster meetings.
• Organizing a clustering event and fostering joint actions on policy, standards, and dissemination.
• Exchanging best practices and participating in the final clustering event to share results.
• Replicability and assessment

Partners

COBRE LAS CRUCES | COMMERCE RESOURCES | HOLOSS | HUDBAY | IDENER.AI | INYCOM | M.P. SEMENENKO INSTITUTE OF GEOCHEMISTRY, MINERALOGY AND ORE STRATEGIC MINERALS | TANTALUM-NIOBIUM INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER | TAURUS INFINITY | UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE CATALÃO | UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA | UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Start date – finish date

12 / 2024 - 11 / 2028