Minera Latam-Eu

Since 2007, I’ve been driven by one mission: making the mining sector more responsible. Mining has a complex legacy. While impacts remain in many regions, we must also recognise the progress being made. Today, responsible mining is not only possible — it exists. And it must become the norm. MinEra was founded to help make that happen. We work to change how mining is done and perceived — by connecting actors, accelerating innovation, and supporting the development of low-impact technologies. Can we make mining more circular? Can we restore trust in places where it was lost? Can we remain competitive in an uneven global market? We believe the answer is yes — with the right partners. What we do:#Connect – We connect innovators with those seeking innovative solutions. Our network spans industry, academia, government, and civil society across the EU, Latin America, and beyond.#Innovate – Innovation happens where different worlds meet — across countries and across sectors. We promote cross-sectoral cooperation to unlock new, sustainable value chains.#Develop – With 15+ years of experience coordinating complex R&D initiatives, we help bring technologies from idea to industry. We support concept development, funding proposals, and project coordination — while you focus on your core work, we do the rest.#Fund – New ideas need funding. We help you access national, EU, and global support to bridge the gap from early concept to defendable business case.#Communicate – We provide tailored communication and outreach — including civil society engagement, capacity building, and event organisation — ensuring every stakeholder is part of the conversation. Lieven Machiels - Founder of MinEra