News in Brief 2025
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Vulnerable Europe: “Utilising our own technological capabilities for raw materials”
Increasing geopolitical pressure, particularly Chinese sanctions on key raw materials, is highlighting Europe’s vulnerability when it comes to security of supply. Delays and even jeopardising production in industrial value chains are the result. “The VDMA is therefore calling for a consistent European raw materials strategy. Further raw materials partnerships must…
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Review EEG 2023
Frenz/MĂĽggenborg/Cosack/Ruttloff/Schomerus (eds.): EEG 2023, Kommentar, 6th completely revised edition, 1,528 p., Erich Schmidt Verlag, ISBN 978-3-503-19930-3, 230.00 € (Figure 1). The new edition of the commentary on the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), published on 30th May 2025, offers competent and reliable explanations of the provisions of the EEG for legal practice.…
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Backfilling of shafts XII and 2 at Zollverein completed
Backfilling of shafts XII and 2 on the grounds of the Zollverein World Heritage Site in Essen/Germany began in spring 2023. The shaft work is now being completed (Figure 1). In consultation with authorities, politicians and scientists, RAG AktiengesellÂschaft, Essen, has developed a concept for the long-term optimisation of mine…
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Nachbergbauzeit NRW 2025: Conference highlights the potential of digitalisation for post-mining
The question of how sustainable digitalisation can be achieved in post-mining was the focus of the symposium “Nachbergbauzeit NRW 2025 – Digitalisation meets tradition” held on 20th March 2025 at the Student Centre of the TH Georg Agricola University (THGA) in Bochum/Germany (Figure 1). Around 250 participants were able to experience…
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VBGU – Change in management
On 1st May 2025, Ivonne Arenz (Figure 1) took over as managing director of the Association for Mining, Geology and the Environment (VBGU), Berlin/Germany. She succeeded Olaf Alisch, who is now taking well-deserved retirement after almost 20 years of successful service to the VBGU. “Thanks to European regulations and in…
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Decline in consumption has slowed
The decline in energy consumption in Germany has slowed. In 2024, primary energy consumption fell by 1.1 % to 10,538 PJ or 359.6 Mtce compared to the previous year (Figure 1). In 2023, the decline was still just under 8 %. According to calculations by the Working Group on Energy Balances (AG…
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Peter Hingott steps down as member of the Executive Board, Klaus Pöllath appointed to the Executive Board
Following a meeting of the Supervisory Board of BAUER AG, Peter Hingott will be stepping down as a member of the Executive Board. Supervisory Board member Klaus Pöllath has been appointed to the Executive Board by the Supervisory Board – his position on the Supervisory Board is suspended. Klaus Pöllath…
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bauma 2025 sets the tone and creates a spirit of optimism
Not every trade fair is a barometer of the industry – but bauma is, time and time again. The world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment took place from 7th to 13th April 2025 at the Munich Exhibition Centre, Munich/Germany.…
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Change in the Executive Board of BAUER AG: Lena Effinger appointed Chief Financial Officer
At its most recent meeting, the Supervisory Board of BAUER AG appointed Lena Effinger as a member of the Executive Board with effect from 1st June 2025 (Figure 1). She will take on responsibility as Chief Financial Officer of BAUER AG. Lena Effinger has been with the BAUER Group since…
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The deconstruction of the former Auguste Victoria Shaft 8 mine in Marl/Haltern am See has begun
The official approvals and permits for the deconstruction of the surface facilities of the Auguste Victoria 8 mine in Marl/Haltern, Germany, have now been obtained (Figure 1). The preservation order will be observed. “The deconstruction work is scheduled to start at the end of February 2025 and is expected to take…
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