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Mr. Marian Munteanu

Doctor

Senior Researcher - INSTITUTUL GEOLOGIC AL ROMANIEI

Researcher | Scientific reviewer | PhD supervisor

Web of Science ResearcherID: B-9302-2011

Curriculum Vitae (11/04/2020)

Expertise & keywords

Real-Time Mineral X-Ray analysis for efficient and sustainable mining (H2020 project) Call name:
730270 — X-MINE — H2020-SC5-2016-2017/H2020-SC5-2016 -

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy (VTT)

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Project website: http://www.xmine.eu

Abstract:

The X-MINE project supports better resource characterisation and estimation as well as more efficient ore extraction in existing mine operations, making the mining of smaller and complex deposits economically feasible and increasing potential European mineral resources (specifically in the context of critical raw materials) without generating adverse environmental impact.

The project will implement large-scale demonstrators of novel sensing technologies improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations based on X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technologies, 3D vision and their integration with mineral sorting equipment and mine planning software systems.

The project will deploy these technologies in 4 existing mining operations in Sweden, Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus. The sites have been chosen to illustrate different sizes (from small-scale to large-scale) and different target minerals (zinc-lead-silver-gold, copper-gold, gold) including the presence of associated critical metals such as indium, gallium, germanium, platinum group metals and rare earth elements. The pilots will be evaluated in the context of scientific, technical, socio-economic, lifecycle, health and safety performances.

The sensing technologies developed in the project will improve exploration and extraction efficiency, resulting in less blasting required for mining. The technologies will also enable more efficient and automated mineral-selectivity at extraction stage, improving ore pre-concentration options and resulting in lower use of energy, water, chemicals and men hours (i.e. worker exposure) during downstream processing.

Developing a concept for a European minerals deposit framework (H2020project) Call name:
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Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: MinPol

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Project website: http://minatura2020.eu/

Abstract:

Increasing demand together with lacking awareness of the raw materials matter can lead to paradox situations. Mineral security is not a secondary problem of single industrial sectors. It is, on the contrary, a basic prerequisite for the stability of the overall value added chain of industrial sectors, relevant for job preservation and thus economic prosperity. Changing conditions of the world market require a proactive economic policy by the European Union and its member states. Further prosperous development of the European economy is crucially dependent on undisturbed and, applying the scale of international competition, profitable supply with mineral raw materials. It is expected a considerable increase in the demand of mineral raw materials by the European (e.g. metal) industries, which form an important backbone of the economies of Europe. Presently, most countries depend highly on imports of mineral raw materials (particularly ores and metals). However, in the backdrop of increasing resource-nationalism, the utilisation of domestic mineral deposits is of high importance in order to contribute adequately to the overall mineral supply. A precondition for the utilisation of domestic mineral deposits is the ability to access them. Therefore, the protection of mineral deposits of public importance is an important planning step for exploring and developing known geological occurrences to productive mines.

Tools for sustainable gold mining in EU (ERA-MIN project) Call name:
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Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: Geological Survey of Finland

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Project website: http://projects.gtk.fi/susmin/

Abstract:

Although gold demand has been constantly increasing in the late years, the commodity findings have been decreasing and the extraction of gold has complicated due to increasing complexity of geological conditions and decreasing grade of the ores. Gold mining is a chance for Europe to increase economical development, but it has challenges in eco-efficiency and extraction methods (e.g. cyanide use). Thus, novel energy and resource-efficient methods and technologies for mineral processing should be developed to concentrate selectively native gold and different gold-bearing minerals. Also technologies for efficient treatment of mine waters, sustainable management of wastes, and methods to diminish environmental and social impacts of mining are needed.

The SUSMIN-project identified and evaluated environmental impacts and economic challenges of gold mining within EU. The objective of the project was to increase the transnational cooperation and to support environmentally, socially and economically sustainable viable gold production, to develop and test geophysical techniques for gold exploration, eco-efficient ore beneficiation methods and alternatives for cyanide leaching. Additionally, the research tested improved treatment methods for mine waters by the development and testing of advanced adsorbents. The research on socio-economic issues developed tools for enhancing the mechanisms of the corporate social responsibility as well as community engagement and management of the relations with the stakeholders

Mineral Analysis using X-ray imaging (ERA-MIN project) Call name:
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Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND LTD

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Project website: http://maxi-project.eu/

Abstract:

The main objective of the research was to improve material analysis efficiency, both in terms of material recognition accuracy and speed of detection. XRF spectroscopy is widely used in production plants and exploration of mining companies, both as handheld instruments and in conveyor belt analysis subsystems.

However, current industrial XRF systems have poor spatial resolution: they typically are unable to localize particles with dimensions below 100 mm. The goal of the project was to improve the selectivity at least with one order of magnitude, down to about 10mm spatial resolution.

Another shortage of current industrial XRF systems is the fact that they only analyse the surface of the sample, ignoring most of the volume. This gives an erroneous estimate of the element concentration, especially for elements with uneven distribution, such as precious metals. The project tested methods to read XRF-signals from the sample volume by using higher energy.

EU Information and Policy Support System for Sustainable Supply of Europe with Energy and Mineral Resources (CIP-ICT Program) Call name:
250532 -

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNO

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Project website: http://www.eurogeosurveys.org/projects/eurogeosource/

Abstract:

The main objective of the project was to develop an information and policy support system for sustainable supply of energy and mineral resources in Europe (EuroGeoSource). The system allows users to identify, access, use and reuse aggregated geographical information on geo-energy and mineral resources, covering at least ten European countries. The multilingual system provides basic services for the visualization and overlay of the information layers obtained from distributed sources, as well as more advanced spatial and temporal analysis on the data. The implemented solutions are in accordance with OGC specifications and compliant with the INSPIRE Directive. The developed web services enable the creation of value-added services (such as demand-supply modeling) by third parties.

Investigation of the rare elements from the porphyry copper deposits in Romania Call name: Postdoctoral Research Projects - PD-2011 call
PN-II-RU-PD-2011-3-0172 2011 - 2013

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Coordinating institution: Institutul Naţional de Cercetare-Dezvoltare în domeniul Geologiei, Geofizicii, Geochimiei şi Teledetecţiei - IGR Bucureşti

Project partners: Institutul Naţional de Cercetare-Dezvoltare în domeniul Geologiei, Geofizicii, Geochimiei şi Teledetecţiei - IGR Bucureşti (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul Naţional de Cercetare-Dezvoltare în domeniul Geologiei, Geofizicii, Geochimiei şi Teledetecţiei - IGR Bucureşti (RO)

Project website: http://www.igr.ro/proiecte/trace-porphyry

Abstract:

The project aims to study the porphyry copper deposits from Romania as potential sources of high-tech elements such as platinum-group elements. The research of at least three porphyry copper deposits from Romania is envisaged: Bolcana and Rosia Poieni (Metaliferi Mountains.) and Moldova Noua (Banat Mountains). The research is focused on the following main aspects: geochemistry, mineralogy and enrichment process. The identification of these elements and host minerals will be performed using high sensitivity analytical methods. The fluid and melt inclusions analysis will provide data about the physico-chemical conditions required for the transport, concentration and precipitation of the target elements in porphyry copper deposits. Another objective relates to the identification of the preferential association of these metals with certain geochemical and mineralogical paragenesis. Significant concentrations of PGE in porphyry copper deposits are mentioned in several places in the world.

Sustainable Aggregates Resource Management Call name:
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Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Geological Survey of Slovenia

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Project website: http://www.sarmaproject.eu/

Abstract:

Aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel) are crucial for infrastructure and construction. SEE countries are rich in aggregates, but supply is not coordinated within or across the area.

The main objective of the project is to develop a common approach to (a) sustainable aggregate resource management (SARM) and (b) sustainable supply mix (SSM) planning, at three scales: regional, national and transnational.

Outputs include the actual printed material produced during the project such as brochures, posters, leaflets, manuals, etc. Also included are all the events (regional, national and transnational) that have been completed such as workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.

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List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
Significant R&D projects for enterprises, as project manager
R&D activities in enterprises
Peer-review activity for international programs/projects