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Critical Metals – Scientific Workshop
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – ISTerre, Grenoble
ISTerre is organizing a scientific workshop dedicated to critical metals, bringing together the community to discuss recent advances, innovative exploration approaches, and research perspectives.
The event will also open the discussion on upcoming projects, particularly in the context of the FACET projects call, with a round-table discussion at the end of the program.
The event will also open the discussion on upcoming projects, particularly in the context of the FACET projects call, with a round-table discussion at the end of the program.
📧 Contact : Emilie Janots - emilie.janots univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
📅 Date : February 10 – from 2:00 PM
📍 Location - in Amphi Kilian, ISTerre
Program
14h00 - 15h00
Exploration of critical metals in Australia : geoscientific and technological innovations
Coralie Siegel – Mineral Resources, Kensington (WA), Australia
ISTerre invited speaker
15h00 - 15h45
ESCo report : towards the responsible use of rare earth elements
Émilie Janots – ISTerre researcher, Université Grenoble Alpes, USMB, CNRS, IRD, UGE, Grenoble, France
15h45 – 16h00
Presentation of the FACET consortium – Intervention by Lou Boucard, FACET UGA representative
16h00 – 17h00
Round-table discussion – Upcoming projects and perspectives (FACET call for projects)