On February 21, 2025, at Verde.tec 2025 in M.E.C. Paiania, the LIFE BRINE-MINING project, was presented as a pioneering solution for coal mine wastewater management and resource recovery. Experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders discussed innovative approaches to eliminating brine discharge while extracting valuable resources like water and salts.

This EU-funded initiative, spanning Greece, the Netherlands, and Poland, aims to shift from a linear to a circular business model, improving saline wastewater management in coal mining. A key milestone of the project is the installation of a demonstration plant in Poland, showcasing an advanced wastewater treatment system that recovers high-purity water and salts.

By closing the loop on brine effluent, LIFE BRINE-MINING minimizes the environmental impact of coal mining, paving the way for a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. Discussions at Verde.tec underscored the urgency of implementing circular economy solutions in industrial sectors.

Stay tuned as LIFE BRINE-MINING continues to revolutionize wastewater treatment and resource recovery!