The first few chapters of Euromines Annual Report 2011 highlight the “services” we provide to society. Once again, we are trying to promote the fact that minerals and metals represent the basis for our lives and any industrial production processes.

The following chapters cover the latest development in the competitiveness and resource efficiency issues. Each year you will find there an update on environmental and health & safety legislation as well as Euromines activities related to these issues. The last two parts focus on communication and outlook.

Euromines Annual Report 2012 "At the Heart of European Innovation" is now available. Each section of the Annual Report starts by an interview with the chairperson of one of the Euromines Committees focusing on innovation in the respective field. European Innovation Partnership is the main theme.

"We are the recognized point of reference for the mining industry in Europe." said Euromines President Mr. Mark Rachovides in one of the interviews. "Active participation in the most important issues and fora in Europe today demonstrates the depth and breath of our contribution in such a challenging time. From chairing the EPT SMR, to dealing with specifics such as the attempt to ban the use of cyanide in mining, we continue to make our voice heard".

The following chapters cover the latest development and Euromines activities in the field of policy, communication, environmental, ETS/Energy, H&S and of course Research and Technical Development issues.