This year, our experts will contribute to two pivotal sessions.
Session 4
21 October 2025 / 16:20 – 17:20 | Lagoas hall
Europe’s Mining Dilemma: Aligning Mineral Needs with Environmental and Social Imperatives
A timely exploration of how Europe can reconcile its growing demand for critical raw materials with the urgent need for environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Speakers: Filipa Marques Da Silva Vicente and Marcos Gallegos
Session 8
22 October 2025 / 15:00 – 16:10 | Lagoas hall
Invisible Mining: Addressing EU Raw Material Challenges Through Technological Innovation
The European Union faces significant challenges in implementing its raw materials policy, particularly in balancing the need for critical raw materials with environmental protection and public acceptance. The concept of “invisible mining” is emerging as a potential solution to address these challenges through technological innovation leveraging advancements in robotics, miniaturisation, and AI to enable low-impact, low-visibility underground mining.
Speakers: David O’Connor