Europe is facing growing demands for sustainable raw materials, and the European mining industry needs to equip its workforce with the necessary skills and talents to meet these challenges. Therefore, there is a need to drive our industry forward and comply with the demands and ambitions of the European Green and Digital transition.

Consequently, this event will focus on building skills and talents to face the growing and upcoming demand for European sustainable raw materials. We will explore the latest trends in mining technologies, discuss strategies for sustainable mining practices, and identify the key skills and talents required to support the industry's growth.

The fifth edition of the Raw Materials Summit, from 15 –17 May 2023 in Brussels, will showcase innovation enabling the EU Green Deal goal for a carbon-neutral future. As a result of the huge prominence being given to raw materials at the highest of political circles, Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission will be joining in person, as well as Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Euromines is proud to announce the winners of the Safety Award 2023:

• 1st place - Boliden, “Improved Organisational and Social Work Environment” project
• 2nd place - Eldorado Gold Corporation, “Employee Engagement project”
• 3rd place - LKAB, “Safe Conveyor Belts from port-to-port” project

Euromines recognizes that H&S is the foundation upon which our European mining industry is built. Without it, we cannot achieve our goals of sustainable development, environmental management, and social responsibility. We were privileged to present a bunch of frontrunner mining companies on H&S that have contributed to their projects and made this event a reality. Our warmest congratulations to all 13 applications projects and the 3 award winners from across Europe of the Euromines Safety Awards 2023. 

The RISBRIEFCASE project intends to improve the public perception of mining activities and raise awareness, bringing minerals and mining closer to society. 

The project has developed innovative tools dedicated to pupils from 6 to 14 years old to show the significance of the daily use of raw materials and their exploitation focusing on sensible aspects of mining activities such as the Not In My Backyard concept, the consequences of our purchase decisions, the conflict minerals, the sustainability of mining operations, the value chain transparency, the social license to operate, the climate change or the importance of the recycling practices. We inspire and encourage pupils to follow raw materials careers.