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Turnaround: BAUER AG records successful year for 2023 despite global challenges
Looking back on the previous financial years at the BAUER Group, Schrobenhausen/Germany, the figures published by the company at the end of July practically seem to be a decisive turning point: After the conclusion of 2023, BAUER is able to look back on a turbulent but ultimately successful year. Despite…
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The sustainability and resilience of the foundation model passes the stress test of continuing difficult framework conditions
The Board of Executives of the RAG-Stiftung, Essen/Germany, published the figures for the past financial year and offered insights into developments during the current year at its annual press conference at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen on 11th June 2024 (Figure 1). Although the overall economic conditions…
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Breakthrough at the centre shaft of the IbbenbĂĽren mine water channel
After around 15 months of construction, the first section of the 7.4 km-long mine water channel has been driven. The breakthrough after 3.2 km marks an important milestone for the long-term water drainage in IbbenbĂĽren. “Today is a special day for RAG. We have completed the first stage of the mine water…
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Reorganisation of the renewable division
Iqony GmbH, Essen/Germany, the green growth division of the Essen-based STEAG Group, is merging its solar and wind business into a joint business unit. The subsidiary, under whose umbrella both business areas will be bundled in future, has been operating as Iqony Sustainable Energy Solutions GmbH (Iqony Sens) since 30th…
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The VDKi calls for a sensible energy revolution – not a sledgehammer approach
The effects of the European elections are also being felt in the energy sector. Institutes, associations and family businesses are complaining about the poor state of the German economy, which is primarily due to high energy prices. Germany is one of the world’s most expensive countries for electricity. Furthermore, Germany…
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VA Erzberg and EIT RawMaterials launch the Net-Zero Iron Ore Challenge
VA Erzberg GmbH, Eisenerz/Austria, Europe’s largest open-pit iron ore mine, in collaboration with EIT RawMaterials, the leading raw materials innovation and knowledge network, launched the VA Erzberg Net-Zero Iron Ore Challenge – Innovative Siderite Processing & Carbonate Valorization (Figure 1). The initiative is an urgent call for start-ups, SMEs, research…
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Spatial Planning Assessment received
South Harz Potash Ltd., West Perth/Australia, is pleased to advise that it has been granted the Spatial Planning Assessment for its Ohmgebirge Potash Development, the flagship asset within its 100 %-owned South Harz Potash Project located in central Germany. The Spatial Planning application for Ohmgebirge was formally submitted to the relevant…
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Review – Kapital im Bergbau
Michael Seeger: Kapital im Bergbau, 1st edition, 251 p., Springer Gabler, ISBN 978-3-031-16358-2, 69.99 € The supply of mineral resources is of crucial importance for the further development of our society. These resources must be sustainably mined in existing mines, but also in new mines that are yet to be developed. The…
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VA Erzberg and EIT RawMaterials launch the Net-Zero Iron Ore Challenge
Researchers and startups are invited to apply for the first VA Erzberg Innovation Challenge. VA Erzberg Net-Zero Iron Ore Challenge seeks solutions in Innovative Siderite Processing & Carbonate Valorization Applications open until 29. September 2024 VA Erzberg, Europe’s largest open-pit iron ore mine, in collaboration with EIT RawMaterials, the leading…
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STEAG calls for fair remuneration for reserve power plants
In 2022, STEAG GmbH, Essen/Germany, brought around 2.5 GW of additional power plant capacity back onto the market. Of all the power plant operators, this was the biggest contribution to ensuring security of supply in Germany during the recent energy crisis. These plants are now being withdrawn from the market,…
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