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Integration of Gender Aspects in Mining Engineering Education
Despite progress in increasing female representation in the mining industry, women remain significantly underrepresented, also in mining engineering education. This paper aims to address gender disparities in mining engineering education by proposing three gender-related goals: empowering women, preventing discrimination and strengthening gender and diversity competencies. Specific measures are identified for…
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International Women In Mining (IWiM)
In a mining landscape that is under intense scrutiny, and where societal expectations converge with regulatory requirements and investor demands, the relevance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has never been more pronounced. Commitment to nurturing diverse talent, addressing gaps and promoting inclusive practices is not only a strategic imperative,…
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Gender Equality in Mining: Interview with Thomas Ahlbrecht, Authorised Signatory of Redpath Deilmann GmbH
Thomas Ahlbrecht is the department head and authorized representative at Redpath Deilmann GmbH, Dortmund/Germany, where he has contributed a wealth of experience since 1986. With a degree in mining engineering from the TH Georg Agricola University (THGA) in Bochum/Germany, he initially worked in the German hard coal mining industry before…
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The Role of Women in Mining
Little is known about the important role of women in the mining industry. However, without the female workforce, life in the mining state would have been quite different. This text attempts to describe and pay tribute to the lifetime achievements of women in the mining industry. Author/Autorin: Victoria Dietrich B.…
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Risk and Safety Management for Surveying Work in Underground Cavities that Are Difficult to Access
On 28th and 29th August 2023, scientists from the Research Center of Post-Mining (FZN) at the TH Georg Agricola University (THGA), Bochum/Germany, carried out a special task. The Paasbach piping, a tunnel structure under and in the area of the Hattingen HenrichshĂĽtte, was surveyed above and below ground. The tunnel…
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Public Perception and Community Participation in the Coal Transition in the Ruhr Region – Interim Results of the EU Research Project WINTER
The EU research project WINTER is developing a web-based interactive management tool for the structural change of coal regions. The basis is formed by three pilot regions in the EU in or on the way to post-mining, including the Ruhr area. Part of the analyses required and carried out in…
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein: Monument and Future Hub
Since its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, the former Zollverein coal mine and coking plant has evolved into an outstanding example of successful structural transformation. This transformation is based on the principle of “preservation through reuse”. Therefore, the Zollverein Foundation in Essen/Germany tasked with this project,…
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Restoration of Mine-Water Drainage through the Royal Bavarian Maximilian Heritage Gallery at Stockheim
Hard coal mining around Stockheim and Reitsch, which are townships in the Kronach district of Upper Franconia in Bavaria/Germany, commenced in 1756 and finally ceased in 1968 as the operation had become uneconomical and the deposits were running towards depletion. When the workings were closed insufficient attention, by the standards…
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Renovation of a Flooded Water Release Tunnel: Wilsmicker and Altenberger Tunnels in Wenden in the Sauerland
In January 2023, a spontaneous outflow of water occurred in front of a residential building in Wenden in the Sauerland/Germany. The water flow was linked to the head of an old drainage shaft, which was connected to a wide mining gallery. Immediately after the damage, ad hoc investigation and security…
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Investigation of Historic Mining Infrastructure in the Upper Harz Mountains and Development of Repurposing Concepts
The Upper Harz in Germany is historically characterized by hydrothermal vein mining, which was carried out from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The region was one of the most important mining centers in Europe, famous for its silver, lead and zinc deposits. Many relicts of this intensive mining…
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