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“Securing Europe’s metals and minerals supply”
22-23 October 2024
The Grand Hotel International Prague
Czech Republic
MINEX Europe 2024 summary
The resurgence of mining and mineral exploration in Europe continues to be a pressing issue, particularly in the context of escalating trade disputes with China and the disruption of critical raw materials and energy supplies from Russia and Ukraine. The success of Europe’s green transition, climate change mitigation, and the competitiveness of various industries, including automotive and energy, heavily depend on securing essential minerals and metals.
The 8th MINEX Europe Forum, held in Prague, Czech Republic, served as a neutral platform for a candid and professional discussion on the current challenges and potential solutions within the mining and mineral exploration sector. The Forum focused on the sector’s role in meeting Europe’s needs for essential metals and minerals, while promoting the highest standards in mining and post-mining reconciliation.
The Forum brough together stakeholders involved in the development of Critical Raw Materials projects in countries such as Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Finland, France, Norway, Portugal, Kosovo, Serbia, Spain, Slovakia and Ukraine.
Over 40 presenters from 38 organisations shared insights on the practical impacts of proposed reforms aimed at revitalising Europe’s mining and supply chains. They also discussed the regulatory, funding, social, environmental, and technological challenges that often hinder promising projects and opportunities.
On 24 October the Forum participants visited DIAMO – a state funded organisation responsible for post-uranium mining reconciliation. This visit highlighted the extensive efforts involved in decontaminating the subsoil and restoring the land to a usable condition, a project expected to be completed by 2042 with an estimated cost of €2 billion.
The video recordings of the Forum sessions and the presented slides will be available on 11 November 2024 via this link.
Looking ahead, the 9th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum is scheduled to take place in Lisbon in October 2025. Interested parties can register their interest by completing the provided form.
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Why Renaissance of Mining in Europe matter?
The revitalisation of mining and mineral exploration in Europe has become a hotly debated topic since the escalation of trade disputes with China and the disruption of supply of critical raw materials and energy sources from Russia and Ukraine. The future of the green transition, climate change and the competitiveness of industries from automotive to energy depend on securing essential minerals and metals.
Critical decisions
This legislation, combined with the EU's Green Transition Act, is perceived as a catalyst for Europe's Mining Renaissance. In addition to efforts from central governments, synergy between national governments, local authorities and communities is essential to put these acts into motion.
Synergies required
This legislation, combined with the EU's Green Transition Act, is perceived as a catalyst for Europe's Mining Renaissance. In addition to efforts from central governments, synergy between national governments, local authorities and communities is essential to put these acts into motion.
Agendas not aligned
The realities of the proposed reinvigoration of the European mining industry differ from one region to another. While Nordic countries, including Finland, Sweden, Norway and Greenland, are actively enacting mining development plans, their counterparts in Southern, Eastern and Central European countries are struggling to source financial, social and political capital to support existing and new mining projects.
To mine or not ...?
Furthermore, some countries with the century-old mining traditions are concentrating their efforts on closing lignite coal, uranium and PGM mining and focusing on retraining former miners and economic diversification of the historically active mining regions.
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Briefly about
MINEX EUROPE FORUM
Established in 2015, the MINEX Europe Forum is a prominent international event concentrating on primary materials development and the shift renewable energy sources and reaching net zero targets. With the previous editions held in Austria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, and Poland, the Forum has stimulated cross-border dialogue on sustainable mining practices and developing projects spanning Southern, Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe.
The Forum assembles delegates from mining, technology, investment, and policy-making organisations, facilitating crucial discussions on sourcing primary raw materials sustainably to meet European industrial demands. It also examines the implications of key policies such as the European Critical Raw Materials Act, Just Transition, Green Deal and coal phase-out on the mining industry’s future.
THE FORUM’S OBJECTIVES
THE FORUM’S KEY THEMES
- Green Transition: A catalyst for Europe’s mining Renaissance
- Driving Europe’s Raw Materials Independence: Leveraging Local Resources and Trusted Partnerships.
- Revitalising Mining in Europe. What needs to be done and…. fast?
- Carbon neutral steel making in Europe. Changing the raw materials and power-mix landscapes.
- Exploring, Extracting, and Processing Minerals in Europe: Case Studies, Innovative Technologies, and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Sustainable mining and post mining reconciliation. A Balanced Approach to Resource Extraction.
- Bridging the gap between miners and financiers. Realities and opportunities of speeding up funding of raw materials projects in Europe.
- Smart mining. From mine to market, Industry 4.0 and innovative technologies.
- From lignite to green energy. Transforming the lignite-fired Matra Power Generators into renewable energy clusters.
- Phasing out coal in Europe. A comprehensive dialogue on the transition and restructuring the economy of post-coal mining regions.
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IS THIS FORUM FOR ME?
MINEX Europe is one of the pioneer events established in 2015 with the aim of meeting in one place the entire value chain of European mining industry. Are working for or managing one of the below mentioned organisations? Then, most likely, you will find yourself “at home” at MINEX Europe Forum.
Major or Junior mining company active in Europe
Mining Engineering & Mineral Exploration consultant
Law Firm with the Mining and Metals practices
Mining & Metals Finance provider active in EMEA regions
Supply chain manager responsible for procurement of metals and minerals
Academic, Research or Innovation organisation developing technology or service for Extractive and Processing Industries
Investment company looking for acquisition and investment in Europe Company specialised in Mineral & Metals Processing and Recycling
Mining Equipment and Technology producer looking for new customers
Senior government official, regulator or geological survey
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