Advancing together: MASTERMINE consortium meets in Freiburg for Month 35 General Assembly

By Eleni Natsi, CORE Innovation Centre (CORE IC)

The MASTERMINE consortium came together in Freiburg, Germany, for its Month 35 General Assembly, hosted by Fraunhofer ISE. The meeting brought partners from across Europe to discuss progress, share insights, and showcase the project’s latest developments.

During the sessions, partners presented the MASTERMINE technologies and exchanged updates from the different work packages, highlighting how the project is moving from research to real-world application. The agenda also featured live demos of the developed solutions, offering a first-hand look at their potential impact in mining. 

Beyond the technical discussions, the consortium also focused on project management, communication, and market exploitation topics to ensure a well-coordinated and impactful next project phase.

The gathering also offered moments to connect beyond work - a social dinner in Freiburg’s charming city centre provided the perfect setting to strengthen collaboration and celebrate the team’s progress. The meeting concluded with an inspiring visit to the Fraunhofer ISE facilities, where participants explored cutting-edge research spaces and ongoing innovation activities.

With new ideas, stronger bonds, and a shared vision, the consortium left Freiburg ready to take the MASTERMINE project into its final stretch with confidence and enthusiasm.