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Project Launch & Consortium Meeting
The PALADIN project officially launches, bringing together 8 European institutions to pioneer the first postmining digital twin framework.
EU Research Project · RFCS Co-funded
Rebuilding Europe's
Post-Mining Future
with Digital Twins
PALADIN develops the first universal Postmining Information Modelling Standard and a full-scale Digital Twin environment for legacy coal infrastructure across Europe.
8
Partner Institutions
4
European Countries
6
Work Packages
RFCS
EU Co-funded
About the Project
A Digital Standard for Post-Mining Europe
PALADIN addresses the urgent need for a harmonized digital framework to support the sustainable transition of European post-mining regions. These areas face complex environmental, geotechnical, and socio-economic challenges, lacking interoperable tools for risk management, land-use planning, and stakeholder coordination.
The project will deliver the first universal Postmining Information Modelling Standard (PIMS), leveraging BIM principles to create structured, semantically rich digital representations of post-mining landscapes - validated across Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Spain.
PALADIN's outcomes are aligned with the European Green Deal and Just Transition Mechanism, supporting climate adaptation, risk reduction, and digital transformation in coal regions.
Read more about our objectives
Digital Twin Technology
Real-time monitoring & predictive analytics
Key Objectives
What PALADIN Sets Out to Achieve
Six interconnected research objectives form the backbone of the PALADIN programme, spanning from foundational modelling standards through to policy implementation.
01
Postmining Information Modelling (PIM)
Establishing PIM as a structured BIM-based representation of coal post-mining sites to enable safe planning and reuse.
WP2 · WP302
Postmining Information Modelling Standard (PIMS)
Developing a harmonized EU-wide PIMS aligned with the INSPIRE Directive, enabling structured risk data and safe coal site reuse.
WP3 · WP503
Digital Twin for Post-Mining Infrastructure
Extending PIM to a Level 3 Digital Twin enabling predictive modelling of legacy coal infrastructure in real time.
WP2 · WP404
Predictive Hazard Modelling
Enabling predictive modelling of post-mining hazards (subsidence, contamination, water table shifts) using AI-driven analytics and simulation tools.
WP405
Full Interoperability
Ensuring full interoperability with existing planning and monitoring systems through open BIM standards and semantic data models.
WP506
PALADIN Guide
Delivering a comprehensive methodology and policy support tool for regional authorities, planners, and industry stakeholders.
WP6Digital Twin
From Static Model to Living Infrastructure
PALADIN pioneers the extension of the Postmining Information Model into a full-scale Digital Twin environment - integrating IoT-driven data acquisition, AI-assisted modelling, and openBIM standards.
Real-time IoT Monitoring
Continuous data streams from physical sensors on legacy coal infrastructure
AI-Assisted Predictive Analytics
Machine learning models for subsidence, contamination and environmental risk forecasting
Cloud-based Platform
Scalable, INSPIRE-compliant platform integrating spatial, temporal and environmental data
Open Standards Interoperability
Full compatibility with CEN/TC 442, buildingSMART and existing planning systems
Project Consortium
8 Institutions Across 4 Countries
A pan-European consortium uniting research institutes, universities, industrial partners, and engineering consultancies.
Project Lead
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VUHU a.s.
Research Institute for Brown Coal. Leading Czech research and engineering organization with decades of expertise in geology, open-cast mining technology, and post-mining land reclamation.
www.vuhu.cz🇩🇪
TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Prominent research university focusing on geosciences, materials science, and energy. Drives academic innovation in sustainable resource extraction and advanced raw materials engineering.
tu-freiberg.de🇬🇷
National Technical University of Athens
One of Greece's oldest and most prestigious institutions, contributing expertise in mining, metallurgical engineering, and advanced geotechnical research.
ntua.gr🇪🇸
SYSTRA Subterra Ingeniería
Specialized international engineering consultancy providing world-class expertise in underground infrastructure design, tunneling, and complex geotechnical challenges.
subterra-ing.com🇵🇱
Central Mining Institute – GIG
Major European research institute dedicated to mining engineering, occupational safety, and environmental protection, bridging science and industrial application.
gig.eu🇵🇱
Poltegor-Instytut
Specialized R&D center focusing on surface mining technologies, environmental reclamation, and sustainable post-mining land use.
igo.wroc.pl🇵🇱
Polska Grupa Górnicza – PGG
Largest hard coal producer in Europe, bringing invaluable industrial insights, large-scale operational capacity, and practical experience in energy transition and safety management.
pgg.pl🇪🇸
Fundación Santa Bárbara
Regional public foundation specializing in underground works, mining safety, practical training, and the integration of renewable energy solutions in post-mining contexts.
fsbarbara.comNews & Publications
Latest from PALADIN
Research updates, publications, and project milestones - as they happen.
📄Coming Soon
Publication
PIMS Framework – Initial Concept Paper
The first technical paper outlining the Postmining Information Modelling Standard concept and its alignment with openBIM and INSPIRE principles.
🎤Coming Soon
Event
International Post-Mining Conference
PALADIN researchers will present project findings and connect with the European post-mining research community at upcoming conferences.
Interested in Collaborating?
Whether you're a researcher, regional authority, or industry stakeholder — we'd love to hear from you.