# I4-GREEN > EUROPEAN PROJECT ## Posts - [I4-GREEN featured as an I3 good practice by the European Commission](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-featured-as-an-i3-good-practice-by-the-european-commission/): The European Commission has published a new I3 Instrument insight article featuring I4-GREEN as a good practice example of how interregional cooperation can strengthen the EU’s raw materials value chains while supporting the green and circular transition of the mining sector. The article presents I4-GREEN as a project that successfully builds on long-standing collaboration between… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Ignites Action on Critical Raw Materials in Europe](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-ignites-action-on-critical-raw-materials-in-europe/): In response to growing geopolitical uncertainty and Europe’s dependence on external resources, the I4-GREEN project convened a high-level Strategic Breakfast in Madrid to explore sustainable strategies for securing access to critical raw materials (CRMs). Organised in collaboration with the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC), the ICAMCyL Foundation, and the Madrid Mining Club, the event brought… Read More »Home - [Showcasing Sustainable Innovation in Raw Materials](https://i3-i4green.eu/showcasing-sustainable-innovation-in-raw-materials/): On 10 April 2025, the I4-GREEN project hosted its Final Results & Impact Session at Club Financiero Génova in Madrid, where key stakeholders gathered to present and discuss the outcomes of two major pilot initiatives focused on sustainable raw materials recovery across Europe. Milena Stoyanova, Project Advisor at the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Project: Final Presentation of Results and Impact in Madrid](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-project-final-presentation-of-results-and-impact-in-madrid/): The innovative I4-GREEN project is coming to its final stage and will be celebrated with a public dissemination session where key results and impacts will be presented. Event Details Key Agenda To attend the event, either in person or remotely, prior registration is required. The access link will be sent exclusively to registered participants. Register… Read More »Home - [i4-GREEN Brings Innovation to the TERRAVISION Workshop](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-brings-innovation-to-the-terravision-workshop/): i4-GREEN was honored to participate in the recent TERRAVISION EU Project workshop on the Mining Industry and Regional Government Cooperation, where we showcased our latest project developments and discussed their regional impact. This event marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between industry leaders, research initiatives, and governmental bodies to drive sustainable advancements in mining.… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN at the Raw Materials Week 2024](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-at-the-raw-materials-week-2024/): i4-GREEN is proud to announce its active participation in the 2024 Raw Materials Week, held from December 9 to 13 in Brussels. Organized by the European Commission, this premier event gathered over 1,400 participants from industry, government, civil society, research, and academia to discuss critical topics in the raw materials sector. During the session titled… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Project Consortium Meeting: Advancing Sustainability in Raw Materials](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-project-consortium-meeting-advancing-sustainability-in-raw-materials/): The I4-GREEN project successfully hosted its 5th Consortium Meeting online, bringing together partners in an engaging online session to review progress and set new goals for the future. Key Highlights from the Meeting During this collaborative session, project partners shared updates on ongoing activities and showcased the latest results from Pilot initiatives. These efforts highlight… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Clustering in European Innovation for Sustainable Practices ](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-clustering-in-european-innovation-for-sustainable-practices/): On October 14, 2024, the Clustering in European Innovation for Sustainable Practices (CEISP) event, organized by ISMC, convened at the Hotel Occidental Sevilla Viapol in Seville, Spain. The gathering attracted 31 participants, both on-site and online, representing 18 entities across the mining sector value chain. Attendees included foundations, associations, large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises… Read More »Home - [The Raw Materials Information System: Supporting Sustainable Resource Management in the EU](https://i3-i4green.eu/the-raw-materials-information-system-supporting-sustainable-resource-management-in-the-eu/): The Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is a digital platform developed by the European Commission to provide comprehensive data on raw materials within the EU. It centralises information on exploration, extraction, processing, trade, and recycling, supporting better decision-making across sectors. Key Features of RMIS: RMIS and the I4-GREEN Project: The I4-GREEN project focuses on driving… Read More »Home - [Consortium Visits Riotinto Mine: Exploring Innovation, Heritage, and Sustainability ](https://i3-i4green.eu/consortium-visits-riotinto-mine-exploring-innovation-heritage-and-sustainability/): The I4-GREEN consortium made a significant visit to the historic Riotinto Mine today (Huelva, Spain), marking a notable step in their ongoing collaboration for sustainable and innovative mining solutions. This visit included a private tour of the e-lix pilot plant, a pioneering project located within the mine premises, and offered valuable insights into both technological… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Progress Review: Consortium Meeting in Seville ](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-progress-review-consortium-meeting-in-seville/): The I4-GREEN project held its 4th Consortium Meeting in June 18th 2024, organized by ISMC with support from ICAMCYL in the city of Seville, Spain.  It was a fantastic opportunity for the people involved from all project contributors to meet in person, discuss the project evolution and objectives and share their vision and next steps.… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN Investing Forum in Raw Materials](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-investing-forum-in-raw-materials/): A Successful ‘Investing Forum in Raw Materials’ organised by the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC) and supported by our coordinator, ICAMCyL Foundation, took place on June 17th in the Hotel Meliá Sevilla in Seville, Spain! The first activity, an emulation session for sharing best sustainable and circular practices, provided an excellent opportunity to explore innovative… Read More »Home - [An overview of the EU’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) ](https://i3-i4green.eu/an-overview-of-the-eus-smart-specialisation-strategy-s3/): The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) is a key framework within the European Union’s Cohesion Policy aimed at promoting regional development through targeted investment in innovation and research. The S3 leverages the unique strengths and assets of each region to drive economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation.  At the heart of the S3 is the concept… Read More »Home - [I3 Instrument Boosts Cross-Border Collaboration in Europe ](https://i3-i4green.eu/i3-instrument-boosts-cross-border-collaboration-in-europe/): The I3 Instrument represents a significant step towards fostering cross-border collaboration and driving innovation-led growth in Europe. With its focus on addressing common challenges and leveraging regional strengths, the initiative is poised to unlock new opportunities and drive sustainable development across Europe’s diverse regions.  The European Union launched the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument in… Read More »Home - [12 SMEs FUNDED BY I4-GREEN](https://i3-i4green.eu/12-smes-funded-by-i4-green/): The I4-GREEN project is offering financial support and services to up to 15 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that are deploying new products, processes and/or technical services in two pilot programs: Iron Holm Oak (PILOT 1) located in Extremadura, Spain, and E-LIX (PILOT 2) located in Andalusia, Spain. After a call for proposals, the project… Read More »Home - [Smart Specialisation Forum 2023](https://i3-i4green.eu/smart-specialisation-forum-2023/): On the 28th of November 2023, the highly anticipated S3 Forum took place in Barcelona, organised by the European Commission with the support of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the S3 CoP Secretariat.The S3 Forum offered stakeholders a unique opportunity to network, discuss S3 implementation, and exchange insights and best practices. I4-GREEN partner, Associação Cluster… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN INTERNAL ASSESMENT](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-internal-assesment/): Recently, the i4-GREEN project held its Consortium Meeting M12 in León, Spain, during the National Mining Congress week in the city. This was a perfect opportunity to evaluate the goals achieved by the partners so far. The different work packages were reviewed, and the progress made during the year was discussed. Also, an important issue… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN TECH OS](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-tech-os/): I4-GREEN Technical Open Session will take place online on the 6th September 2023, 16h30 CET, with the main objective of providing a technical briefing session for open call applicants. On this occasion, the pilot companies will share with attendants specific technical parameters to ensure a perfect fit to the real pilots’ (1-IHO Extremadura & 2-E-LIX… Read More »Home - [I4-GREEN OPEN CALL ](https://i3-i4green.eu/i4-green-open-call/): The I4-GREEN Project includes a system of cascade funding for SMEs. The open and competitive call requires SMEs-driven innovation projects to foster the inclusion of new products, processes and/or technical services for the development of innovation projects within its two industrial pilots, with the objective of establishing new interregional and intersectoral value chains.  For this… Read More »Home - [EC Raw Materials Act](https://i3-i4green.eu/eu-raw-materials-act/): On March 16th, the European Commission unveiled a new Critical Raw Materials Act to ensure EU access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (CRM).  The legislation aims to reduce EU dependence on third countries -and enhance its economic resilience- setting targets for the in-house production, refining and recycling of these materials,… Read More »Home - [EU DUE DILIGENCE LAW ](https://i3-i4green.eu/eu-due-diligence-law/): The European Commission’s proposal on corporate due diligence intends to make mining companies with more than 250 employees and €40 million annual turnover responsible for monitoring, preventing and mitigating human rights and environmental standards along their value chain.  Despite concerns from most of the industry players, most of Europe’s mining sector has silently embraced the… Read More »Home - [Welcome to i4-GREEN!](https://i3-i4green.eu/welcome-to-i4-green/): The 25th of November 2022 an on-line kick-off meeting took place where the I4-GREEN consortium partners, beneficiaries of Horizon Europe funding, met and presented their role within the project: the Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources (ACPMR, Coordinator), ICAMCYL Foundation, Gevora, Leonore Development, Atalaya, Lain Tech, Nanofabre and the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC).  I4-GREEN is a… Read More »Home ## Pages - [ATALAYA / LAIN TECH PILOT OUTCOMES](https://i3-i4green.eu/atalaya-lain-tech-pilot-outcomes/): The ATALAYA / LAIN TECH pilot is set to drive innovation in sustainable mining by integrating a SME-developed green technology aimed at extracting strategic raw materials — including copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co) and platinum group metals (PGMs) — from low-grade ores. The initiative is led by consortium partners Atalaya Mining and Lain Tech,… Read More »Home - [IHO PILOT OUTCOMES](https://i3-i4green.eu/iron-holm-oak-pilot-outcomes/): The IRON HOLM OAK PILOT is a pioneering industrial mining project focused on the sustainable recovery of critical raw materials. Led by consortium partners Gevora and Leonore, the project aims to unlock the potential of endogenous mineral resources using advanced technologies and innovative circular processes. With a strong commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and… Read More »Home - [Results](https://i3-i4green.eu/results/) - [Resources](https://i3-i4green.eu/resources/): Here you’ll find the tools and resources that help you to go deeper I4 GREEN Project. All documents are public and ready for dissemination so please, spread the green word! I4-GREEN BROCHURE I4-GREEN POSTER I4-GREEN ROLL-UP Press Release #1 Press Release #2 Press Release #3 Press Release #4 Press Release #5 Press Release #6 SP… Read More »Home - [NEWS](https://i3-i4green.eu/news/) - [Open call](https://i3-i4green.eu/opencall/) - [Pilots](https://i3-i4green.eu/pilots/) - [Consortium](https://i3-i4green.eu/consortium/) - [About us](https://i3-i4green.eu/aboutus/) - [Home](https://i3-i4green.eu/) - [Privacy Policy](https://i3-i4green.eu/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy i4.GREEN Website This Privacy Policy aims to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, how we treat it, to where it can be transferred and how you can update and delete your information. Our services, processes and communication systems aim to ensure the highest possible degree of compliance with… Read More »Home [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)