ISMC participates in the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 through the DEXPLORE project

January 20, 2026January 26, 2026EventsISMC-Iberiamine

ISMC participates in the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 through the DEXPLORE project

The Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC) participated in the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026, organised by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), through the contribution of our colleague Diego Lozano, who represented the European project DEXPLORE.

Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and preparedness through EU-funded innovation

Under the title “EU-funded projects and synergies driving competitiveness and preparedness: Strengthening innovation leadership in digital technology, industry, space and health”, the second edition of the HaDEA Showcase Event brought together EU-funded projects, policymakers, innovators and industry representatives to highlight concrete results and cross-sector synergies.

The event focused on how European research and innovation initiatives contribute to strategic EU policy frameworks such as the Competitiveness Compass and the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, reinforcing Europe’s resilience, technological leadership and industrial capacity.

ISMC and DEXPLORE: contributing to EU innovation ecosystems

ISMC’s participation through the DEXPLORE project showcased the role of sustainable raw materials exploration in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and preparedness. DEXPLORE is an EU-funded initiative aimed at advancing innovative, responsible and efficient exploration methods, supporting secure access to raw materials while aligning with environmental and social sustainability goals.

Through this participation, ISMC reaffirmed its commitment to:

Promoting EU-funded research and innovation in the raw materials sector
Fostering synergies between projects and stakeholders
Strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and resilience

A platform for dialogue, collaboration and impact

The HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 offered a dynamic programme featuring high-level panel debates, keynote speeches and project spotlights, as well as opportunities to connect with experts, industry actors and EU representatives. The hybrid format, combining on-site participation in Brussels with online streaming, ensured broad accessibility and engagement across the European innovation community.

Events like this highlight the importance of collaboration between research, industry and policy to turn innovation into real-world impact, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in key strategic sectors.

ISMC participates in the HaDEA Showcase Event 2026 through the DEXPLORE project

Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and preparedness through EU-funded innovation

ISMC and DEXPLORE: contributing to EU innovation ecosystems

A platform for dialogue, collaboration and impact

COMPANIES

Technology Metals Europe S.L

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Seguridad y Calidad Mineroambiental S.L

Engineering and technical assistance company that develops projects, offers advice, training and research in the field of mining, environment and occupational risk prevention.

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Saloro S.L

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Cualificados S.L

Consulting, training and education services for companies and workforce, particularly for the mining and public works sectors, as well as for the public administration.

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Pizarras La Baña S.A.

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Pizarras Matacouta, S.A.

PIZARRAS MATACOUTA, S.A. The best natural slate since 1978. We are an industry specialized in cutting, carving and finishing natural stone. Pizarras Matacouta is a reference throughout Europe where it exports 95% of its exclusive product.

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Perforaciones Noroeste S.A

Service company dedicated to the execution of all types of drilling and blasting projects, both in the field of mining and quarrying and in civil works of public or private initiative.

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Peal Hispania S.A.U

Service company dedicated to the execution of all types of drilling and blasting projects, both in the field of mining and quarrying and in civil works of public or private initiative

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Pasek Minerales

PASEK MINERALS is a company dedicated to mining exploitation belonging to the PASEK Group, since 1972, it has an open-pit exploitation in the area of the Geological Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Galicia), dedicated to the exploitation of the Dunita mineral (Magnesium Silicate)

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Partindus S.L.

Manufacturer and exporter of civil engineering and mining machinery. One of the largest exporters of construction, tunnels and mining machinery.

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Mining Sense Global S.L.

Consulting for mineral resources; specialised advice on project planning, economic models and strategic decisions.

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Magellan Barents, S.L.

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Lurpelan Tunnelling S.L

Design, calculation and construction of underground infrastructure, as well as execution of all kinds of blasting projects. Participation in large strategic infrastructure projects.

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Lain Technologies, S.L

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Leonore Development S.L

Development and commercialisation of mining and trading projects for minerals, metals and products specialised in industrial metals, mainly iron.

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Kronergy

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Javier Madera García (Staub Ingeniería)

Consulting firm specialised in occupational risk prevention solutions. Among its customers are relevant national companies in several industrial sectors.

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IP Contrl S.L

firm for the mining safety administration and authorized control body for the inspection of mining waste facilities and rehabilitation of affected areas.

COLLABORATING ENTITIES

Instituto para la Competitividad Empresarialde Castilla y León

Institute attached to the Department of Economy and Finance of the Regional Government of Castilla y León focused on promoting the economic development and productivity of the region.

COMPANIES

Inproobras S.L

Inproobrasoffers specialised technical services to both public administrations and private companies in mining, environment, public works and safety.

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Ingeniería y Seguridad Minera de Baleares, S.L

Somos una empresa dedicada principalmente a la ingeniería y seguridad en minería, conformada por tres ingenieros que trabajan de manera coordinada y sinérgica, lo que permite incrementar el potencial de la empresa con el aporte diferenciado de cada miembro que la conforma.

COMPANIES

Hormigones del Sella, S.L

Belonging to the Candesa Group, we are one of the main groups dedicated to non-metallic open pit mining and its derivatives, with a powerful presence in the north-western quadrant of the Iberian Peninsula.

COMPANIES

GrupoHedisa Cor S.L

Business group whose industrial activity is oriented to two business units: the natural stone and construction sector, and engineering and manufacturing.

Collaborating entities

Grupode Investigación TEP222de la Universidad de Jaén

Research group belonging to the University of Jaén whose main lines of research are advanced materials, construction materials, geological-mining heritage, materials engineering and innovation.

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Global de Asesoramiento y Aplicación Técnica, S.L

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Gevora Construcciones, S.A

GÉVORA is an activity oriented towards the construction of infrastructure, renewable energy projects, solid waste, water purification and treatment as well as the conservation and exploitation of large quarries.

COMPANIES

Gesminle S.L

Consulting, technical and legal assistance in mining, public works, special blasting and construction, both for public administrations and private companies.

COMPANIES

Geotecform

Instituto para la Competitividad Empresarial
de Castilla y León

Ingeniería
y Seguridad Minera
de Baleares, S.L

Grupo
Hedisa Cor S.L

Grupo
de Investigación TEP222
de la Universidad de Jaén

Global de Asesoramiento
y Aplicación Técnica, S.L

Escuela Politécnica Superior
de Ingeniería
de Manresa

Equipos para minería
y construcciones S.A

Confederación Nacional
de Empresarios
de la Minería
y la Metalurgia

Colegio Oficial
de Ingenieros
de Minas del Centro de España

Cinclus Soluciones
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