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Security of supply and energy prices are of primary importance
The German Association of the Industrial Energy and Power Industry e. V. (VIK), Berlin, sees a turning point in terms of foreign and security policy with Vladimir Putin leading Russia into war against Ukraine. In a recently published policy paper, the VIK has therefore called for a full assessment of every…
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16th international MiningForum shows best practices for a sustainable future in the natural resources sector
“For a Sustainable Future” was the motto of the international 16th MiningForum and the exhibition hosted by DMT Group in Berlin on 19 and 20 May. The event offered a 360-degree perspective on all relevant areas of the natural resources sector and was once again held under the patronage of…
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“Schrobenhausener Tage” symposium 2022: Sustainability as a challenge and opportunity in specialist foundation engineering
A long-established tradition: For more than 30 years, BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH has been hosting the “Schrobenhausener Tage” event. This traditional event was held in early June this year under the slogan “B.sustainable: Sustainability in specialist foundation engineering.” What made this event unique: After a three-year break, it was finally possible…
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Cooperation between bsn and VBGU
The industry association Branchenverband Steinkohle und Nachbergbau e. V. (bsn), Essen/Germany, and the Association of Mining, Geology and Environment (VBGU), Berlin/Germany, have come to agreement on the occasion of the DMT MiningForum in May 2022 in Berlin to cooperate more closely with each other in future. Details will be set in…
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BRYCK, the innovation and start-up centre initiated by the RAG-Stiftung, is launched
In early 2020, the RAG-Stiftung, Essen/Germany, together with E.ON-Pensionsvermögen, bought the former Colosseum Theatre in Essen. A little later on, Marcus Kruse, managing partner of KĂ–LBL KRUSE, also got involved in the property. The acquisition of the historic building once known as workshop 8 of the company Krupp was also an…
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RAG-Stiftung and Quinoa Bildung campaign for more educational equality
The RAG-Stiftung, Essen/Germany, and Quinoa Bildung GmbH, Berlin/Germany, are opening the Quinoa school in Herne/Germany in the academic year 2022/23. With this school, the two partners are making an important contribution towards achieving greater educational equality and equal opportunities for children and youth in the Ruhr area. In Germany, educational…
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Successful financial year 2021 despite Corona
“Despite corona, RAG managed to meet or exceed all its business goals” says Peter Schrimpf, Chairman of the RAG Board of Management. Indeed, with regard to the funds to finance the so-called perpetual obligations by the RAG-Stiftung, the RAG Aktiengesellschaft, Essen/Germany, will use slightly less for 2021 than originally planned.…
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Wreath-laying ceremony at the Luisenthal memorial
On 7th February 1962, at 7:45, a huge explosion 535 m under the ground shook the Alsbachfeld section of the Luisenthal mine. 299 miners lost their lives, many were injured. The 1962 Luisenthal mining disaster is deeply rooted in the memory of Saarland. The GlĂĽck auf miners’ association was founded…
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Turning waste into green fuel
In Zella-Mehlis in southern Thuringia, the regional “Zweckverband fĂĽr Abfallwirtschaft SĂĽdwestthĂĽringen” (ZASt) operates a waste recycling plant. By the end of 2023, a production plant for synthetic methanol will be built at that site, funded by the state of Thuringia. In a demanding two-stage, Europe-wide tendering process, STEAG GmbH, Essen/Germany,…
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STEAG ensures secure energy
STEAG GmbH, Essen/Germany, is reacting to the tense situation on the energy markets and is postponing the planned conversion of the Herne 4 hard coal fired power plant unit (Figure 1), prospectively until spring 2023. Until then, the plant will remain on the grid and thus make a contribution to…
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