Mining & Quarrying Grants UK

Mining and quarrying grants in the UK are rare but do exist, mainly through innovation funding for cleaner extraction methods. Innovate UK and the UK Research Councils occasionally run competitions for mineral extraction technology.

There are currently 1 live grants available for mining & quarrying businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 29 May 2026 to 29 May 2026.

iX Challenge: Novel processing methods to extract and refine nickel, copper and cobalt products from sulphide mineral concentrates

Innovate UK Business Connect

Closing in 9 days

England

Aberdeen Minerals wants to find innovators who can develop new technology to extract nickel, copper and cobalt from mineral concentrates in North East Scotland. You need a novel mineral processing tec

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Frequently asked questions about mining & quarrying grants

How many mining & quarrying grants are available in the UK right now?+

There are currently 1 live mining & quarrying grants available in the UK. GrantMatch reviews and updates hundreds of grants daily from verified sources including GOV.UK, National Lottery, Innovate UK, and UKRI.

When is the next deadline for mining & quarrying grants?+

The nearest deadline for a mining & quarrying grant is 29 May 2026. Some grants have rolling deadlines with no fixed closing date.

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