EIS – Exploration Information System
The EIS project (Exploration Information System) is a multi-partner research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research program (grant agreement no. 101057357).
Project objectives
EIS has three main objectives: (1) To develop innovative, open-source geographical information system (GIS) tools for prospectivity mapping of mineral systems containing critical raw materials, (2) to help reduce the environmental impact of exploration and mining using the EIS digital prospectivity tools, and (3) to raise awareness of the importance of critical raw materials for the EU’s green transition, economy, and welfare.
To achieve these objectives, the EIS project has been divided into six work packages (WPs), each with a specific focus. They are: (WP1) overall project coordination, (WP2) mineral system modelling, (WP3) development of digital GIS-based tools for prospectivity mapping of mineral resources, (WP4) testing and production of mineral prospectivity maps using EIS digital tools, (WP5) perform clustering activities with other relevant EU-funded and external projects, and (WP6) dissemination of project results.
Work package 2 – Mineral system modelling at LTU
Work package 2 within EIS, led by the Ore Geology group at LTU, relates to the geological modelling of mineral systems containing critical raw materials. Targeted commodities include lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REE) in different modes of geological formation in Europe. Two mineral system types are being investigated by LTU researchers: REE- and cobalt-bearing iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) mineral systems, and granite-pegmatite lithium-tin-tantalum-tungsten mineral systems. Case studies of both types are being undertaken in northern Sweden (Norrbotten, Varuträsk) and central Sweden (Västernorrland). Results from this work and other project case studies will refine our understanding of these mineral system types and provide the most up-to-date geological context for the development of EIS digital prospectivity tools.
Additional information and updates about EIS can be found on the project website External link..
Partners
GTK – Geological Survey of Finland
SGU – Geological Survey of Sweden
BRGM – French Geological Survey
Talga – Talga Group
Keliber – Sibanye Stillwater Keliber Lithium
Beak – Beak Consultants
CSIC – Spanish National Research Council
LGI Sustainable Innovation
GISPO Ltd
UFS – University of the Free State
University of Turku
Deutsche Lithium
Charles University
CLC – Cobre Las Cruces, S.A.U.
Golden Pet SRO
UNICAMP – State University of Campinas
Contact
Tobias Bauer
- Associate Professor
- 0920-492150
- tobias.bauer@ltu.se
- Tobias Bauer
Joel Andersson
- Associate Senior Lecturer
- 0920-493549
- joel.bh.andersson@ltu.se
- Joel Andersson
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