UNDERCOVER, Redefining deep-earth exploration.
UNDERCOVER’s
research is
unlocking the discovery of critical
raw
materials (CRMs) buried deep beneath
the Earth's surface.
With cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to sustainability, we're
pushing exploration beyond the usual uppermost few hundreds of meters!
Our goal : reduce Europe’s reliance on imports, lower exploration costs, and set new global
standards for sustainable, responsible mineral exploration.


UNDERCOVER
in a nutshell
to advance deep exploration for critical ore discovery
from Europe, Namibia, and Canada, under the coordination of the Geological Survey of Finland - GTK
to test and learn in real conditions
The need to
explore new
depth
CRMs are the backbone of the green
technologies driving Europe’s Net
Zero ambitions—they power batteries, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more.
As surface deposits deplete and the demand for CRMs grows,
we must explore deeper.
UNDERCOVER leads the way. The project combines innovative, non-invasive geophysical technologies,
AI-driven data analysis, and the mineral systems concept applied at greater depths (500–1000 m) to
identify previously overlooked CRM deposits buried under thick cover.
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Project partners
UNDERCOVER brings together academic researchers, geological
surveys,
exploration companies, and local
stakeholders across Europe
and Africa.