Tue, 2020-06-16 23:05

Engage from within - Mining can build its position as a fixture in a new future

General News

An article by Euromines President Mark Rachovides was recently featured in Mining Journal magazine. In the article, Mr Rachovides shared his expert insights about major shifts taking place within the mining world, especially as they pertain to ESG, and how we should respond to public opinion about mining’s place in Europe.

Thu, 2020-06-04 11:18

Euromines Position on the New Industrial Strategy for Europe

General News

Euromines is publishing its Position on the New Industrial Strategy for Europe. One key element of implementing Europe’s Green Deal successfully must be increasing the resilience of value chains and bringing back value chains to Europe.

Tue, 2020-05-26 21:25

Security of Supply: It starts with us!

General News

The Euromines Annual Report 2019 is now available! This year, we present what Euromines is doing to secure supply chains in a rapidly changing world. The European mineral raw materials sector supports a wide variety of industries through the supply of raw materials, and in this role as well as within the mining sector itself, we must prioritise both sustainable efforts and competitiveness.

Tue, 2020-05-19 10:25

Securing the Mineral Raw Materials for the Electronics Value Chain

General News

Our critical dependence on electronics means we are equally dependent on the mineral raw materials needed to make them. Technology requires a large variety of minerals and metals, many of which are rare or difficult to acquire. The essential nature of securing the mineral raw materials that support the electronics value chain combined with the challenges of sourcing some of these materials makes it critical that we make this value chain a priority moving forward. 

Sat, 2020-05-16 10:00

Euromines President Mark Rachovides Speaks at Responsible Raw Materials Conference 2020

General News

On Thursday 14 May 2020 Euromines President Mark Rachovides spoke at the Responsible Raw Materials Conference 2020 about how our industry should respond in a different way to the changed circumstances of today from the European perspective. The conference of course took place digitally, with participants joining to discuss responsible raw materials challenges and best practices.

Tue, 2020-05-12 01:00

New World Bank Report Predicts Soaring Mineral Production

General News

A new report from World Bank reveals significant predictions for the European mineral raw materials industry. The report projects considerable increases in the production of minerals needed for clean energy technologies. Projected increases for minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt are as high as 500% by 2050. It also explains the massive needs of a wide range of minerals and metals for implementing renewable energy strategies, including an explanation about why even dramatically increased recycling and reuse rates will not sufficiently meet demand. 

Thu, 2020-04-30 17:18

The Basis for the EU Industry – Continued and Secure Supply

General News

During this time of uncertainty, the European extractive sector is still operating and providing critical and strategical mineral raw materials for the EU economy while taking all necessary health and safety measures. The crisis management plans in the sector companies have proven to be resilient enough to ensure the health and safety of employees and ensure continued production and supply of mineral raw materials.

Thu, 2020-04-30 15:26

A critical supplier of materials vital for a transition to a low-carbon society

General News

As the first segment of most value chains and a critical supplier of materials vital for a transition to a low-carbon society, the mineral raw material industry is prepared to take the necessary actions aimed at turning Europe into the world's first climate neutral continent. One of the main purposes of the Climate Law should be to ensure an integrated approach to consistency, stability, and predictability along the whole value chain.

Mon, 2020-04-20 16:10

Climate transition and competitiveness must go hand in hand

General News

Euromines believes that efforts, climate ambitions and targets should be aligned with the fundamental principle of sustainable development, ensure the essential current needs and safeguard the needs of future generations while contributing to the economic, social and environmental development. 

Sun, 2020-04-05 12:13

Offering an online teaching tool - "The Briefcase of mineral applications"

General News

The game of "The Briefcase of mineral applications" aims to familiarise the player with minerals that are used in the manufacture of everyday objects. Given the era of a growing prevalence of online teaching and learning, we believe tools such as this one could prove to be effective and beneficial for the education of young people. After all, it is now that their sense of responsibility and consciousness is forming. 

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