A team of researchers from the Digital Mining Center conducted field measurements at the JARO S.A. mine on July 10, 2026. JARO S.A. is a mining complex specializing in the extraction of aluminosilicate refractory raw materials and construction aggregates, including sands and gravels.
The primary objective of the measurement campaign was to acquire datasets for the OPUS project, “Fusion of an inspection robot-based, non-contact measurements for sound driven condition monitoring of rolling element bearings under varying speed, harsh noise and uncertain experimental conditions.” The campaign focused primarily on collecting acoustic, RGB, and thermal data from belt conveyor idlers. In addition to these measurements, several complementary datasets were acquired, including aerial data collected using an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).
The work was funded by the National Science Center in Poland as part of the OPUS grant: 2025/57/B/ST7/03507 „Fusion of an inspection robot-based, noncontact measurements for sound driven condition monitoring of rolling element bearings under varying speed, harsh noise and uncertain experimental conditions”
From May 11-15, 2026, the 3rd edition of the prestigious international research school, Unite! Research School, took place in Turin and at the Oropa Sanctuary in Italy. Kamil Gromnicki participated in the event, organized by the Politecnico di Torino, representing the Energetic/Green Transition panel in the Water Management segment.
A key element of the program was the intensive collaboration between doctoral students and young researchers from around the world. Working in interdisciplinary teams bringing together researchers from leading European and global academic centers affiliated with the Unite! alliance, participants tackled real-world environmental challenges. The result of this international collaboration was the development of an advanced case study for Chennai, India-a coastal megacity affected by the “Day Zero” crisis, drastic depletion of groundwater, and devastating monsoon floods.
The integrated urban resilience strategy and research roadmap proposed by Kamil’s team received the highest recognition from the international jury. The project was awarded the top honor-the Best Case Study Award-confirming the high substantive quality of the solutions developed in the areas of green transition and sustainable water management.
We are pleased to announce that, pursuant to the Dean’s Order (No. 14/2024-2028), effective January 12, 2026, the Mobile Environmental Research Laboratory (MobiLab) was established at the Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining, and Geology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.
The new unit was established to address the most pressing challenges facing the modern environment and industry. The Laboratory’s main tasks include:
Conducting innovative mobile and remote monitoring, as well as in situ screening. This will enable the immediate detection of physicochemical changes in the environment and rapid response to crises and environmental disasters.
Identifying the potential of unconventional deposits of critical elements (including lithium) in rocks, water, and waste for their effective recovery within the framework of the Circular Economy (CE).
Utilization of unique, portable measurement equipment (including LIBS technology) for real-time digital data collection.
Diagnosis of post-mining areas, investigation of the effects of mine closures and the flooding of mine workings, and assessment of the potential for their economic reuse.
Integration of advanced measurement systems with mobile inspection robotics, enabling safe and precise data acquisition from hard-to-reach areas.
The laboratory was established and equipped with modern apparatus thanks to funding under the project “Public Safety Technology Center” Project No.: FEDS.01.01-IZ.00-0003/24.
Our resources include unique laser analyzers (LIBS technology – Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) from SciAps (Z-903 and Z-903 with the Z-9 Liquidator station), which enable the immediate determination of virtually any element in rocks and brines.
MobiLab represents an interdisciplinary and modern approach to resource and environmental issues. The establishment of the Mobile Environmental Research Laboratory marks another step by the Department of Geoinengineering, Mining, and Geology toward modern science that supports the environment and industry in real time.
We are ready for new projects and invite you to collaborate with us!
On March 2–4, 2026, we had the pleasure of participating in the 52st Ogólnopolskie Sympozjum Diagnostyka Maszyn in the beautiful and peaceful city of Wisła, nestled in the heart of the mountains.
Over two inspiring days, we connected with academic and industrial partners, as well as old and new friends, from across Poland to share knowledge and perspectives on predictive maintenance, signal processing, and artificial intelligence.
Our group proudly presented eight posters during the poster session, showcasing the cutting-edge work being done at the DMC Lab. It was a fantastic opportunity to spark meaningful discussions, exchange expertise, and explore new collaborations.
Title of the thesis: IoT and Cloud Computing data analysis methods for monitoring technological processes of copper ore extraction
Supervisors: Prof Radosław Zimroz and Jacek Wodecki, PhD (Faculty of Geoengineering Mining and Geology, WUST)
Reviewers: Prof Rafał Burdzik, Silesian University of Technology Prof Tomasz Barszcz, AGH University of Science and Technology Prof Paweł Stefaniak, KGHM CUPRUM sp. z o.o. – Research and Development Centre
Panel: Prof Robert Król, Prof Ryszard Blazej, Prof Leszek Jurdziak
From 22 to 25 October 2025, partners of the MINOTAUR Project convened in Lisbon for a productive consortium meeting hosted by Instituto Superior Técnico – ID (IST-ID). The four-day event brought together representatives from all project partners to review progress, share technical insights, and plan the next phases of work towards more efficient and sustainable mineral exploration.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology (PWr) was represented by Dr. Magdalena Worsa-Kozak, who leads the project at PWr, along with members of the project team: Prof. Radosław Zimroz, MSc. Adam Wróblewski, and Dr. Krzysztof Chudy. PWr plays a key role in the project as the coordinator of Work Package 1, which has just been completed, and is also responsible for Task 5.3 within Work Package 5.
From September 8 to 12, 2025, Kamil Gromnicki completed an internship at the Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography of the Warsaw University of Technology as part of the GeoIntegration program.
During the internship, Kamil had the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of satellite image processing and water protection issues, as well as to exchange knowledge and experience with other experts from Poland in the field of satellite image processing.
This cooperation is an excellent opportunity to establish valuable collaborations and contacts for the future.
Exploration Innovation for Sustainable Mine Water Management
The MINOTAUR Project was prominently featured at the International Mine Water Association (IMWA) Conference, held in Braga, Portugal, from 6 to 11 July 2025. The event brought together over 300 participants representing more than 40 countries, and included 150 oral presentations and 46 posters focused on water management challenges and innovations in mining.
We had the pleasure of organizing a Business Brunch during the international CloudEARTHi Conferenceheld in Wrocław on June 9–11, 2025.
The event brought together experts from academia, business, and public institutions to discuss innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Keynote speeches were delivered by representatives from EIT Raw Materials, LUT University, TerraEye, and ENERIS R&D. The brunch featured a dynamic panel discussion on intersectoral cooperation.
Discussions highlighted the role of AI, secondary raw materials, and regional policy in supporting innovation ecosystems. The event provided a unique networking space for participants to exchange ideas and explore future collaboration.
The SURVISHNO 2025 conference took place from May 21st to 23rd, 2025, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine. SURVISHNO is a joint organization of the Surveillance, VISHNO (Vibration Shocks and Noise), and EVA (Experimental Vibration Analysis) conferences. Its goal is to bring together experts working in both universities and industry who specialize in vibration and machine condition monitoring. The conference provided a forum for the latest advances in these fields. As part of a mini-grant awarded to PhD students at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology Doctoral School, Daniel Kuzio presented the results of his research on cyclostationary analysis of non-Gaussian signals, in particular, methods for improving the quality of cyclic spectral coherence maps through signal transformation.
