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The 2025 VISION ZERO Conference will be held at the TH Georg Agricola University (THGA) in Bochum/Germany, from 13th to 15th October 2025. This event is organized by the ISSA International Section on Prevention in Mining (ISSA Mining), RAG Aktiengesellschaft, the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI), and THGA. Participation in the ...

Based on the articles in the 2020 to 2022 annual reports of the Mining and Energy Department in NRW of the Arnsberg District Government, Dortmund/Germany, this article describes the further progress of the work to implement the mine water concept of RAG Aktiengesellschaft (RAG), Essen/Germany, with regard to the operating plans under mining law and the permits under water law, ...

As a globally important importer of non-energy mineral raw materials, Germany is particularly caught between the current supply situation, changes in demand and geopolitical interests. This results in competition at various levels, on the one hand with regard to a secure and sustainable supply itself, and on the other hand with regard to ensuring a competitive cost structure for the ...

The sustainable supply of critical raw materials is at the heart of geopolitical and economic power shifts today. Critical raw materials are not only the key to the energy transition – they are also increasingly seen as a strategic investment. While initiatives from the White House serve as free advertising for the strategic importance of raw materials, they also clearly ...

Europe’s energy transition and industrial sovereignty increasingly depend on secure access to critical raw materials. Yet, mining projects within the European Union and especially in Germany face not geological shortages, but a shortage of structured, risk-adjusted capital. This paper explores how mining finance models must evolve to meet European standards of technical quality, ESG integration and industrial policy alignment. It ...

As the world transitions toward a low-carbon economy, the demand for critical minerals has surged, reshaping the mining industry’s role in global supply chains. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London/UK, has positioned itself as a key player in financing mining projects that prioritize sustainability, resource efficiency and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. The EBRD’s Mining Sector ...

Ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials is one of the key foundations for the German economy, the digital transformation and the achievement of climate targets. The German government has therefore set up a raw materials fund in 2024 to strengthen the supply of raw materials to German companies and the resilience of supply chains and the economy as a ...

The article examines the global landscape of potash and polyhalite mining projects and highlights key trends in vertical shaft development over the past two decades. It examines the advantages of rapid shaft sinking, including faster project delivery, reduced capital expenditure and improved investment payback periods. Furthermore, we delve into innovative mechanized excavation techniques and case studies demonstrating their impact on ...

Since 2011, the NRW mining authority, Dortmund/Germany, has been running a risk management programme for old mining with a focus on surface entrances. Over the past 13 years, 4,542 documented surface entrances located in the area of responsibility of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia have been included in the risk management system for abandoned mines and assessed in terms of ...

The article examines the global landscape of potash and polyhalite mining projects and highlights key trends in vertical shaft development over the past two decades. It examines the advantages of rapid shaft sinking, including faster project delivery, reduced capital expenditure and improved investment payback periods. Furthermore, we delve into innovative mechanized excavation techniques and case studies demonstrating their impact on ...