Euromines, together with Aggregates Europe, Greek Mining Enterprises Association, Cyprus Quarries Association, and Eurogypsum, is co-organising the Entrepreneurs’ Forum – Why Do We Need Minerals? This event, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will take place on 28 May 2026 in Larnaca, Cyprus.
The forum will bring together European leaders, policymakers, industry executives, and experts to explore the importance of minerals and the foundations of Europe’s sustainable future.
Key programme elements include:
- European perspective – Joan Canton, Head of Unit, Raw Materials, Energy Intensive Industries (GROW I.1), European Commission
- Cypriot perspective – Dr. Costas Costantinou, Permanent Secretary of the Directorate General for the Environment, Cyprus
Euromines participation
12:00 – The Way Ahead: What Is Needed to Achieve Europe’s Resilience? Key takeaways from leaders of raw materials industries
Speakers:
- Mark Rachovides – President Emeritus, Euromines
- Antonis Antoniou Latouros – President, Aggregates Europe
- Christoph Dorn – Member of the Group Management Committee for the Knauf Region Central Europe and President, Eurogypsum
- Kostas Yazitzoglou – President, Greek Mining Enterprises Association
Moderator:
- Rolf Kuby – Director General, Euromines