From 5–9 January 2026, I visited Geosciences Montpellier as part of an initiative funded by the Australian Critical Minerals Hub to strengthen collaborations with French research teams working on critical metals. Hosted by Bénédicte, the visit provided an excellent opportunity for scientific exchange. During the week, we held productive discussions focused on ore‑forming processes and … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, My name is Valentine Blumstein. A little over three months ago, I began working on a thesis supervised by Bénédicte and Magali. The main goal of my thesis is to fill in the current gaps in our knowledge about the mobility and concentration of critical metals (Ga, Ge, In, Sb) during orogenic processes … Continue reading →

It has been an amazing week full of discussion about the VMS deposits of Norway studied within the framewor of Valentine Blumstein’s PhD thesis. From geodynamics of the Caledonides to the Indium content of some samples, the formation of VMS more of less reworked by high temperature metamorphism and deformation, the discussions were very fruitful. … Continue reading →

Today I am starting my first postdoctoral contract for a period of 1 year, combining my favorite topics (metallogeny and structural geology) and allowing me to reconnect with local geology, here in France. The study area? The Massif Central, and more specifically the Haut-Allier region. This region is historically known for its intense mining activity, … Continue reading →

What if the role of metamorphim and deformation has been underestimated in concentrating critical metals ? What if predictivity maps for exploring critical metals could be refined following metamorphic gradients ? I truly hope that this review article will bridge the gap between the economic and metamorphic geology communities ! Happy to share a review … Continue reading →

What if understanding how we talk, listen, and react to one another could help us make better collective decisions about our planet’s future? I’m Hajar Goddi, and my PhD sits at the crossroads between human interaction analysis and artificial intelligence, within the Critical Metals in Orogens (CMiO) project. While some of my colleagues study the rocks … Continue reading →

mercredi 25 juin 2025 14:00 amphi 23.01, campus Triolet, Université de Montpellier Conférence ouverte à tous dans le cadre de la réunion annuelle de l’ANR CMiO Avec Magali Rossi (USMB, Edytem) et Émilie Janots (UGA, ISTerre) Les métaux critiques (Ge, Ga, In) sont de plus en plus utilisés dans notre quotidien, que ce soit pour … Continue reading →

Happy to annouce that we haved been awarded additional mobility funds to travel between France and Norway ! We are excited to start a new collaboration with Deta Gasser and Hanne-Kristin Paulsen, both structural geologists and experts in the geology of the Norwegian Caledonides where deposits that will be studied within the CMiO project are … Continue reading →

What if our ancient mines held the keys to our technological future? Today, I’m proud to announce a new adventure: the start of my PhD in Earth Sciences, on a subject at the crossroads of history and the future. My playground? The Massif Central, a region with breathtaking landscapes and a rich industrial history. My … Continue reading →

This study sheds light on how valuable metals like lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and silver (Ag) and associated critical metals formed in the Western Alps, a mountain range shaped by millions of years of geological activity. Using advanced techniques, we uncovered the processes behind these mineral deposits, linking their formation to the dramatic tectonic forces … Continue reading →

Very pleased about the great unfolding of the kick-off meeting of the Critical Metals in Orogens (CMiO) 2024-2028 ANR Project from the 1st to the 3rd of July 2024, at the great Domaine de l’Eau Vive in the Ardèche region, near the former silver mine of l’Argentière. Special thanks to all the scientific participants and … Continue reading →

Dans le cadre de notre Licence 3 TEE et du projet ANR-CMIO  Nathan de Fosset, Colin Cacace et moi-même avons participé au projet d’étude des métaux critiques (In, Ga, Ge) présents dans les anciennes mines de plomb et de zinc du Massif central, dirigé par Bénédicte Cenki-Tok. Nous avons étudié la concession de la mine … Continue reading →

Au cours de notre année de licence 3 en TEE, Milena Sanz, Nolann Meynard et moi même avons dû choisir un projet de recherche. Nous avons décidé de travailler sur l’étude des métaux critiques (Ge,Ga,In) dans les anciennes mines de Plomb Zinc du Massif Central. Notre projet s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet de L’ANR … Continue reading →

An exploratory field trip in Massif Central for ANR CMiO has taken place in March 2023.  We have visited several historic mines and our analytical work has revealed high concentration in Indium in sphalerite from mine dumps.