The Mines and Quarries sector is dedicated to the extraction of minerals and materials from the earth. From fossil fuels to aggregates for construction, from precious or general purpose metals such as copper or iron, to rare earths and critical raw materials for industrial and technological sectors. The importance of this sector, traditionally undervalued, is critical to the global economy by providing raw materials for the manufacture of products or the construction of infrastructures. Already a key player in securing supply chains, it focuses its innovation on increasing the efficiency of its processes and managing its environmental impact.