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Recording Historical Sites from the Point of View of Soil Protection Using the Example of the Callerstolln Mining Field
Department 63 of the Mining and Energy Department in NRW of the Arnsberg District Government, Dortmund/Germany, records former, historical mining sites throughout the state in accordance with the State Soil Protection Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (LBodSchG). The industrial history data collected is archived in a cadastre, the so-called Catalogue of…
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Development Potential of Post-Mining Sites from a Socio-Economic Perspective
From a socio-economic perspective, the development potential of post-mining sites is one of the key issues in post-mining research. To date, there have been a number of case studies and empirical investigations, as well as some generalisations derived from these, particularly in the context of the transformation debate. What is…
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VISION ZERO Sustainable Mining 2025 Conference: Responsible Leadership – Sustainable Partnership: Shaping the Future of Mining
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…
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Mine Water Management of Hard Coal Mining for Eternity – Development, Current Situation and Outlook for the Implementation of the Mine Water Concept and for the Integral Monitoring of Mine Water Rise
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…
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Potential Price and Supply Risks on the Global Commodity Markets
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…
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No Energy Transition without Financing Raw Material Projects
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…
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Rethinking Mining Finance – Capital Structures for Germany and Europe
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…
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For a Greener Future: The EBRD’s Role in Supporting the Mining Sector
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…
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The German Federal Government’s Raw Materials Fund
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…
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Essential Services, Public Services and Mining
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…
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