Internationalization

CAMM maintains a strong and growing international presence, actively engaging with partners across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Through participation in global conferences, strategic partnerships, and high-level collaborations, CAMM contributes to advancing sustainable mining and critical raw materials research worldwide. CAMM’s internationalization activities are led by Jasmina Toromanovic.

Europe

Within Europe, CAMM plays an active role in strengthening regional collaboration and visibility in the mining and raw materials sector. Participation in events such as the Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining (FEM) Conference in Finland has provided a platform to showcase LTU’s research, education, and initiatives, attracting strong interest from industry, academia, and prospective students.

CAMM is also engaged in broader European collaboration efforts, including activities connected to Zambia–EU partnerships, resulting in selected bilateral research cooperation with the University of Zambia (UNZA). These initiatives position CAMM as a key partner in advancing sustainable mining research within European and international frameworks.

For more information, please contact: Jasmina Toromanovic

North America

CAMM has established a strong presence in North America through repeated participation in PDAC (The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada) in Toronto. These engagements have included presentations, institutional visits, and strategic meetings with leading organizations such as the University of Toronto, Laurentian University, Cambrian College, MIRARCO, and CEMI.

Activities have led to strengthened collaboration, new research ideas in sustainable mining, and contributions to major initiatives. Continued participation in PDAC has also opened opportunities for student recruitment and global partnerships, including ongoing discussions with the Papua New Guinea Mineral Resources Authority linked to World Bank-funded capacity development programs.

For more information, please contact: Saeed Chehreh Chelgani

South America

CAMM has significantly expanded its network in South America through activities in Chile and Argentina, including participation in events organized by Swedish embassies and Business Sweden.

In Chile, collaborations have been initiated with institutions such as the University of Chile and AMTC, as well as industry leaders. In Argentina, strong interest has been established with the University of La Plata, where steps toward a formal collaboration agreement are underway.

These engagements have created multiple opportunities for joint research, educational exchange, and industry collaboration, reinforcing CAMM’s role in international mining innovation and knowledge exchange.

For more information, please contact: Joel Andersson

Africa

CAMM’s engagement in Africa has rapidly expanded, particularly through participation in Mining Indaba in Cape Town and strategic activities in Zambia and Ghana.

These efforts have resulted in:

• Student recruitment opportunities from Ghana
• Ongoing discussions with mining companies and governmental bodies
• A selected bilateral research collaboration with the University of Zambia
• Interest in capacity-building initiatives for sustainable mining practices

CAMM’s visibility has been further strengthened through participation in high-level forums such as the Swedish–Zambia Forum for Sustainable Mining and Energy Transformation, positioning CAMM as a key partner in addressing mining challenges across the region.

For more information, please contact: Musah Salifu

Asia

CAMM has developed strong and growing collaborations in Asia, particularly in the Philippines.

In the Philippines, participation in major events such as the Sweden-Philippines Mining Forum and the Annual Mining Safety and Environment Conference has led to ongoing collaboration with universities, industry, and government agencies. These efforts have been further strengthened through delegation visits to LTU and continued discussions around joint projects, student exchange, and capacity development.

For more information, please contact: Norberto Jr Aquino

Oceania

CAMM has also engaged with partners in Oceania, including participation in IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference) in Sydney, where CAMM contributed to discussions on the triple helix model of collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

For more information, please contact: David Saiang

Global Impact

Across all regions, CAMM’s international activities contribute to:

• Strengthening global research collaboration
• Supporting capacity development in emerging mining regions
• Promoting sustainable and responsible resource development
• Enhancing LTU’s visibility as a leading institution in mining and raw materials research

Through these efforts, CAMM continues to build a strong international network that supports innovation, knowledge exchange, and long-term impact across the global mining sector.

CAMM is also the only SFO centre in Sweden that is a member of Team Sweden Mining, strengthening its international collaboration and visibility within the global mining sector.

Through its close connection to the Swedish School of Mines, CAMM also contributes to advancing education and competence development in mining and raw materials.