PhD programs, summer and winter schools and lifelong learning are invaluable for academic and professional growth. PhD programs offer in-depth research experiences, while lifelong learning courses and modules provide intensive, focused learning opportunities in a specific field. Both play vital roles in advancing knowledge and skills in various fields. The GeMMe is very active on both fronts with recent examples on the topics of Geometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy and Earth Observation Raw Materials with modules such as R2RGEOMET, ATHY and RAWMATCOP.