The voice of the European Metals and Minerals Mining Industry

Sustainable mining that supports economies, drives innovation, and protects the environment.  

Voice of the European metals and minerals mining industry, representing 54 metals and minerals.

Serves as a network for cooperation and exchange of best practices.
Fosters contacts with the mining community throughout the world.

Daily Applications

Phones

Lithium, Copper, Nickel and others

Computers

Aluminium, Magnesium, Zinc and others

Solar Panels

Aluminium, Copper, Cadmium and others

Wind Turbines

Steel, Iron, Copper and others

Bicycles

Aluminium, Carbon, Iron and others

Construction
of buildings

Lead, Aluminium, Copper and others

Medicines

Sulfur, Barium, Magnesium and others

Light Bulbs

Nickel, Aluminium, Copper and others

Kitchen
appliances

Copper, Aluminium, Titanium and others

Mining in Europe

Did you know

Mining is one of the oldest industries on Earth. Mining is the only method of obtaining the raw materials needed to respond to the increased demand of our modern way of life.

It starts with us

The supply of raw materials plays a crucial role in the European daily life. You are likely wearing, using and consuming products that rely on raw materials right now. Think of its journey and in most cases, you will meet us.

An innovative industry

Nowhere else mining is happening at such a high level of environmental protection as in Europe. The European metals and minerals mining industry is among the most modern and innovative industrial sectors. The cutting-edge technologies are applied to advance in sustainability, health and safety.

The Sustainable Mining Initiative is born out of the need to communicate our members’ sustainability achievements and implementations in their daily operations.

Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life. Minerals and Metals are essential in our daily life.

"Nowhere else mining is happening at such a high level of environmental protection as in Europe"

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