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# Euromines

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## Posts
- [Joint Letter – Energy-Intensive Industries – ETS Letter to EU Leaders](https://euromines.org/joint-letter-energy-intensive-industries-ets-letter-to-eu-leaders/): Dear President Costa,
- [PRESS RELEASE: Strengthening the backbone of Europe: Second wave of strategic projects announced under the CRMA](https://euromines.org/press-release-strengthening-the-backbone-of-europe-second-wave-of-strategic-projects-announced-under-the-crma/): Brussels, 09 October 2026 - Following today’s announcement of the results for the second call for Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), Euromines welcomes this key expansion of the EU’s raw materials roadmap. This selection marks a continued and necessary commitment to fostering a resilient, secure, and sustainable supply of the minerals essential for Europe’s green, digital, and defence transitions.
- [Euromines appoints Peter Richardson to its Executive Committee](https://euromines.org/euromines-appoints-peter-richardson-to-its-executive-committee/): Euromines welcomes Peter Richardson, Senior Vice President, Business Area Iron Ore at LKAB, to its Executive Committee (EXCOM). Peter was appointed by the Euromines General Assembly on 7 October 2026.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Euromines welcomes Mikael Staffas as new president](https://euromines.org/press-release-euromines-welcomes-mikael-staffas-as-new-president/): Brussels, 07 October 2026 - Euromines, the European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores and Industrial Minerals, today welcomed the appointment of Mikael Staffas, President and CEO of Boliden, as the association’s new President.
- [Member Spotlight: RHI Magnesita – Europe’s Industrial Future Starts with Responsible Mining](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-rhi-magensita/): As Euromines celebrates its 30th anniversary, I would like to recognise the important role the association has played in bringing together Europe's mining sector and highlighting the importance of secure and sustainable access to mineral raw materials. Today, this mission is more relevant than ever.
- [European Permitting Conference: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs – Rethinking Industrial Permitting for a Competitive & Climate-Neutral Europe](https://euromines.org/european-permitting-conference-2026/): Permitting should be a strategic enabler for Europe, not a bottleneck to investment. That was one of the key messages from the first European Conference on Permitting, held on 8 September 2026 in Brussels and co-organised by the Informal Coalition on Permitting, of which Euromines is a member.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Getting ETS reform right is key to Europe’s industrial competitiveness](https://euromines.org/press-release-getting-ets-reform-right-is-key-to-europes-industrial-competitiveness/): In this regard, Euromines sees important elements in the Commission's proposal that can help achieve these objectives:
- [World Youth Skills Day 2026: Young Professionals Shaping the Future of Mining](https://euromines.org/wysd2026/): In celebration of World Youth Skills Day on 15 July, Euromines is showcasing nine young professionals from across its member organisations who are helping shape the future of Europe's mining industry.
- [Euromines at NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum: Strengthening Europe’s defence supply chains starts with secure raw materials](https://euromines.org/euromines-at-nato-summit-defence-industry-forum-strengthening-europes-defence-supply-chains-starts-with-secure-raw-materials/): On 7 July 2026, Euromines President Jan Moström joined senior representatives from the semiconductor, automotive and defence industries at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara for the high-level panel discussion, "Resilient by Design: Future-proofing Allied Supply Chains."
- [Joint Statement – SHOs – Declaration for a Bold FP10: Investing in Research, Development and Innovation to Boost European Productivity and Competitiveness](https://euromines.org/joint-statment-shos-on-fp-10/): Europe stands at a decisive juncture. The Draghi report on European Competitiveness has laid bare a stark reality: Europe's productivity growth has stalled, its innovation gap with the United States and China is widening, and the continent risks a slow but irreversible decline in its economic standing. At the same time, the Competitiveness Compass and the EU’s political guidelines place research, development and innovation (RD&I) at the heart of Europe’s strategy to reverse this trend. We, the undersigned — 86 European associations representing key RD&I stakeholders — fully endorse this diagnosis and urgently call on EU Institutions to act with commensurate ambition in designing and funding the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).
- [2026 Euromines highlights](https://euromines.org/2026-euromines-highlights/): From the priorities of the Irish Presidency and major industrial policy initiatives to climate, sustainability, and environmental files, we look back on a busy first half of 2026 and ahead to the challenges and opportunities still to come.
- [Join Euromines: Manager Raw Materials and Sustainability Policy](https://euromines.org/join-euromines-manager-raw-materials-and-sustainability-policy/): Euromines is looking for a Manager, Raw Materials and Sustainability Policy to join our Brussels-based team. In this role, you will lead our work on raw materials and sustainability policy, coordinate the activities of the Sustainability Committee, and support the Director General in the Policy Committee.
- [Member Spotlight: Primigea – Spain’s 2026–2030 Sustainable Mineral Raw Materials Action Plan](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-primigea/): Primigea (the Spanish Confederation of the Mineral Raw Materials Industries), founded in 2019, represents the full spectrum of Spain’s non-energy extractive sector—from aggregates, clays, and industrial minerals to metallic mining and metallurgy. Its mission is to advocate for the sector across national and international institutions while promoting sustainable development through technical excellence, environmental stewardship, safety, and responsible resource management.
- [EU Green Week 2026 Webinar: From Land Use to Land Renewal – Mining Restoration Projects Showcase Nature Recovery Across Europe](https://euromines.org/eu-green-week-2026-webinar/): On 12 June 2026, Euromines hosted its EU Green Week partner event, "From Land Use to Land Renewal: The Mining Sector’s Role in Nature Restoration", bringing together industry representatives, policymakers, academics, civil society organisations, and members of the public to explore how mining sites across Europe are being transformed into thriving natural landscapes.
- [International Day of Women in Mining 2026: Women Shaping Europe’s Mining Future](https://euromines.org/idwim2026/): To mark International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) 2026, celebrated annually on 15 June, Euromines spotlights six women from its member organisations. Through their experiences and insights, they highlight the women driving innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the industry.
- [Euromines at Green Transition Forum 6.0: Secure raw materials access key to Europe’s green and industrial future](https://euromines.org/euromines-at-green-transition-forum-6-0/): At the Green Transition Forum 6.0 in Bulgaria, held on 3 June 2026, Euromines President Jan Mostrom took part in a high-level panel discussion focused on Europe’s industrial resilience and the future of its green transition amid increasing geopolitical and supply chain pressures. He underlined that Europe’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and green transition all depend on one essential foundation: secure access to raw materials.
- [World Environment Day 2026: Sustainability and Circularity in European Mining](https://euromines.org/wed2026/): On World Environment Day 2026, we showcase how our members are turning sustainability ambition into action across Europe’s mining and minerals industry, from environmental protection and decarbonisation to biodiversity restoration and responsible resource use, highlighting the concrete steps shaping a more sustainable future for mining in Europe.
- [Euromines at Decarb Connect Europe 2026: Decarbonising Europe’s economy through low-carbon raw materials](https://euromines.org/euromines-at-decarb-connect-europe-2026/): Euromines participated in Decarb Connect Europe 2026 on 3 June 2026, a high-level forum focused on industrial decarbonisation, low-carbon materials markets, and the transition to a net-zero economy. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and technology providers to move from climate ambition to implementation.
- [Joint Statement – Energy-Intensive Industries – Calls for cap on network tariffs](https://euromines.org/joint-statement-energy-intensive-industries-calls-for-cap-on-network-tariffs/): Energy-intensive industries (EIIs) form the backbone of critical and strategic value chains that underpin the EU economy and society, including transport, construction, power generation, batteries, semiconductors, and defence. They are indispensable to the energy and digital transitions, to industrial decarbonisation, to addressing the housing crisis, and to safeguarding the EU’s strategic autonomy. In the EU, EIIs represent a turnover of over 1.5 trillion € and around 6.6 million direct employees.
- [European raw materials sector gathers in Cyprus for high-level policy and industry dialogue](https://euromines.org/european-raw-materials-sector-gathers-in-cyprus-for-high-level-policy-and-industry-dialogue/): The programme was co-organised by Euromines, together with Aggregates Europe, Eurogypsum, and alongside national partners from Cyprus and Greece. Discussions focused on the strategic importance of raw materials for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and green and digital transitions.
- [Member Spotlight: ABB – Europe’s mining industry at a crossroads: Let’s make progress on the journey together](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-abb/): For me, as a European who has lived in Germany, France and around the world in my career roles, I see the changing landscape from various angles – close to my home I have some of the largest lithium deposits on our continent. ABB is active here, notably with Vulcan Energy. The projects will be crucial to global battery supply chains. The challenges exist but they need a mindset of pragmatic innovation that delivers measurable progress without waiting for absolutely ideal conditions.
- [Euromines at EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026: Europe must accelerate industrial policy implementation](https://euromines.org/euromines-at-eit-rawmaterials-summit-2026/): Europe risks weakening its industrial base and deepening strategic dependencies unless it urgently strengthens its raw materials value chain, Euromines highlighted during high-level discussions at the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026.
- [Member Spotlight: KGHM renewed its long‑term partnership with Danish NKT](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-kghm/): KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has renewed its long‑term copper supply agreement with NKT, one of Europe’s leading power cable manufacturers. The extension of the partnership ensures a stable off‑take of copper produced by KGHM in Europe and strengthens the Company’s position as a strategic supplier of raw materials for the energy sector. The renewed agreement guarantees long‑term copper availability through 2036, confirming the partner’s confidence in the quality of KGHM’s products and the reliability of its deliveries. The contract aligns with KGHM’s policy of building lasting relationships with customers and supporting the energy transition.
- [World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026: Occupational Safety and Health in European Mining](https://euromines.org/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-2026/): At Euromines, we believe that a safe and healthy workplace is the foundation of a sustainable, responsible, and competitive mining sector in Europe. On World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to the highest standards in occupational safety and health.
- [Euromines 30th Anniversary Event: Securing Europe’s Industrial Resilience](https://euromines.org/euromines-30th-anniversary-event-securing-europes-industrial-resilience/): On 22 April 2026, Euromines marked its 30th anniversary with a high-level policy event in Brussels, bringing together EU decision-makers and industry leaders to discuss the future of mining in Europe and its role in supporting Europe's strategic autonomy, competitiveness, and security.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Euromines welcome VarDev Mining and MPI Magnesium as their newest members](https://euromines.org/pr-euromines-welcome-vardev-mining-and-mpi-magnesium-as-their-newest-members/): Brussels, 22 April 2026 – Euromines is pleased to welcome VarDev Mining and MPI Magnesium, further strengthening its representation of Europe’s mining and minerals sector in Romania at a time of growing demand for secure and sustainable raw materials.
- [Mineral Industry Days 2026: Sustainability and Preparedness](https://euromines.org/mineral-industry-days-2026-sustainability-and-preparedness/): Mineral Industry Days 2026, co-organised by Euromines, the Federation of Norwegian Industries, and Aggregates Europe, took place in Oslo on 13–14 April 2026. The event brought together European and industry leaders for two days to discuss the role of Europe’s mineral industry in shaping a sustainable and resilient future. Euromines President Jan Moström, Director General Rolf Kuby, and Deputy Director General Dr Florian Anderhuber participated in the discussions.
- [Ukraine Solidarity Statement from the SSDC Extractive Industries](https://euromines.org/ukraine-solidarity-statement-from-the-ssdc-extractive-industries/): During these times of conflict, the principles of peace, stability, and the protection of human life must remain central to all collective efforts. The war in Ukraine continues to place significant strain on communities and critical sectors, including extractive industries.
- [Mineral Wealth of Northern Greece: Unlocking Europe’s Mining Potential](https://euromines.org/mineral-wealth-of-northern-greece/): At Mineral Wealth of Northern Greece: Challenges & Prospects, organised by Voria.Gr, on 30 March 2026, Mark Rachovides, President Emeritus of Euromines, participated in a panel on Critical and Strategic Mineral Raw Materials in Greece and Europe.
- [First Industrial Forum Plenary Meeting: Resilience in Europe’s Mining and Recycling](https://euromines.org/first-industrial-forum-plenary-meeting/): On 27 March 2026, Rolf Kuby, Director General of Euromines, participated in the First Industrial Forum Plenary Meeting, hosted by DG GROW at the European Commission. The forum brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and social and environmental partners to shape Europe’s industrial future.
- [Member Spotlight: AMINER publishes its first annual Socioeconomic Report](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-aminer/): As part of its fifteenth anniversary celebrations, the Spanish Association of metal mining (AMINER) has reached a fundamental milestone: the publication of its first annual Socioeconomic Report. This pioneering document represents an unprecedented effort to measure and demonstrate the value that metal mining brings to society, the economy, and local communities. For AMINER, this report is an essential transparency tool for managing strategic decisions and effectively communicating how member companies act as agents of development across the regions in which they operate.
- [Euromines Policy Breakfast: RESourceEU, IAA & Simplification](https://euromines.org/euromines-policy-breakfast-march-2026/): On 26 March 2026, Euromines gathered at the European Parliament for our Policy Breakfast on “RESourceEU, IAA & Simplification: Designing a Clear Permitting Pathway for Europe”, hosted by MEP Radan Kanev (EPP, BG).
- [World Water Day 2026: Sustainable Water Management in European Mining](https://euromines.org/world-water-day-2026/): Celebrating World Water Day 2026, Euromines highlights how our members are advancing sustainable water management. From recycling systems and treatment technologies to operational improvements and awareness programmes, these initiatives protect water resources and support long-term environmental and community sustainability.
- [Euromines at GIGA Europe 2026: Building Sustainable and Reliable Supply Chains](https://euromines.org/euromines-at-giga-europe-2026-building-sustainable-and-reliable-supply-chains/): At GIGA Europe 2026, Dr. Florian Anderhuber, Euromines Deputy Director General, joined a high-level panel discussion on building sustainable supply chains for Europe’s strategic raw materials. The session focused on the impact of the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Directive on the battery sector and highlighted the importance of securing the entire battery supply chain through diversity, resilience, and sustainability.
- [Building Europe’s Battery Backbone: Insights from Euromines at Talga Group Event](https://euromines.org/building-europes-battery-backbone-insights-from-euromines-at-talga-group-event/): Speakers in the photos from L-R:  Rolf Kuby (Euromines), Dr. Olli Salmi (Finnish Minerals Group), Martin Phillips (Talga Group), Julia  Poliscanova (Transport & Environment).
- [International Women’s Day 2026: Celebrating Women in Mining](https://euromines.org/international-womens-day-2026/): On International Women’s Day 2026, Euromines celebrates the women across our membership who are shaping Europe’s mining and raw materials sector through their expertise, leadership, and commitment. From engineering and geology to operations, research, and executive roles, women are driving progress and strengthening the sector’s resilience and competitiveness.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Strengthening the Industrial Accelerator Act by fully integrating Europe’s raw materials base](https://euromines.org/press-release-strengthening-the-industrial-accelerator-act-by-fully-integrating-europes-raw-materials-base/): Euromines stands ready to engage constructively with the co-legislators to address these gaps. Fully integrating raw materials as a complementary enabler within the IAA will be essential to ensure resilient value chains and deliver on Europe’s long-term industrial, strategic and climate objectives.
- [Euromines & CEUTIA at PDAC 2026: Strengthening EU–Canada Raw Materials Cooperation](https://euromines.org/euromines-ceutia-at-pdac-2026-strengthening-eu-canada-raw-materials-cooperation/): At the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 convention, Euromines and the Canada EU Trade and Investment Association (CEUTIA) hosted a high-level side event featuring representatives from the Government of Canada and the European Commission, alongside two panel discussions bringing together EU and Canadian leaders to explore business, trade and financing opportunities under the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
- [Strengthening European Defense: Dr. Florian Anderhuber on the role of raw materials at the Security of Supply Symposium 2026](https://euromines.org/strengthening-european-defense-dr-florian-anderhuber-on-the-role-of-raw-materials-at-the-security-of-supply-symposium-2026/): In the photo (L to R): Dr. Arnold C. Dupuy (George Mason University), Dr. Florian Anderhuber (Euromines), Katarzyna Palaczanis (ECGA), and Stefan Lundewall (LKAB)
- [Member Spotlight: Savannah Resources Plc](https://euromines.org/member-spotlight-savannah-resources-plc/): As Euromines marks its 30th anniversary, Savannah values being part of a network that supports collaboration with industry peers and stakeholders, and engagement with policymakers to strengthen the role of mining in Europe through transparency, best practice sharing, and forward-looking policies.
- [JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Energy-intensive industries set out demands for affordable electricity in the EU](https://euromines.org/joint-press-release-energy-intensive-industries-set-out-demands-for-affordable-electricity-in-the-eu/): Europe’s energy-intensive industries have set out a series of proposals to ensure that the EU’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan delivers on its objectives to stimulate and boost electricity consumption in industry. In a joint position paper, industries warn that persistently high electricity prices risk undermining industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts. They call for a policy framework that will enable EU industry in pursuing decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness.
- [Joint Statement – Raw Materials Europe – Revision of the Water Framework Directive](https://euromines.org/joint-statement-raw-materials-europe-revision-of-the-water-framework-directive/): Aggregates Europe, Association des Producteurs Européens de Potasse (APEP), The European Ceramic Industry Association (Cerame-Unie), The European Gypsum Industry (Eurogypsum), Euromines, European & International Federation of Natural Stone Industries (EUROROC), European Expanded Clay Association (EXCA), Industrial Minerals Europe (IMA-Europe).
- [JOINT PRESS RELEASE: 18 organisations call for smarter permitting to support EU competitiveness](https://euromines.org/joint-press-release-18-organizations-call-for-smarter-permitting-to-support-eu-competitiveness/): The coalition is co-chaired by Ms. Gabrielle van Melkebeke, Senior Policy Manager for Sustainability and Environment at IOGP Europe, and Dr. Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General at Euromines.
- [Euromines President Jan Moström at European Industry Summit 2026: A Call for Action on Europe’s Industrial Future](https://euromines.org/euromines-president-jan-mostrom-at-european-industry-summit-2026-a-call-for-action-on-europes-industrial-future/): At the European Industry Summit 2026 in Antwerp, over 500 business leaders, factory workers, and top European officials came together to emphasise the critical need for a strong European industrial base to secure the continent’s future.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Industry urges the EU to act on energy and raw materials](https://euromines.org/press-release-industry-urges-the-eu-to-act-on-energy-and-raw-materials/): For Euromines, Europe’s mining and raw materials sectors are a cornerstone of industrial resilience and strategic autonomy. Reducing external dependencies must go hand in hand with ensuring that Europe’s transformation is supported by an industry capable of meeting society’s needs, sustainably, competitively and at scale.
- [Joint Statement – EEIs – Energy and Carbon Costs](https://euromines.org/joint-statement-eeis-energy-and-carbon-costs/): Europe needs competitive energy-intensive industries
- [PRESS RELEASE: Auditors identify key actions to unlock Europe’s raw materials industry.](https://euromines.org/press-release-auditors-identify-key-actions-to-unlock-europes-raw-materials-industry/): “The path to a stronger European raw-materials industry is clear,” said Rolf Kuby, Director General at Euromines. “Investment in exploration, bankable projects and efficient permitting can deliver secure and competitive supply chains.” 
- [2025 Euromines highlights](https://euromines.org/2025-euromines-highlights/): Cypriot presidency programme’s priorities (Jan.1 – June 30, 2026)
- [Joint Position Paper – Industry Feedback – ETS Fallback Benchmarks](https://euromines.org/joint-position-paper-industry-feedback-ets-fallback-benchmarks/): ETS Fallback Benchmarks – immediate concerns to be taken into account in the review of the ETS benchmarks for 2026-2030
- [PRESS RELEASE: Europe launches RESourceEU: A turning point for raw materials security](https://euromines.org/press-release-europe-launches-resourceeu-a-turning-point-for-raw-materials-security/): Brussels, 03 December 2025 – The RESourceEU announcement is a major step in the right direction for fostering resilient and responsible raw material value chains for Europe. While awaiting the fine print and concrete actions, Euromines lauds the Commission’s prioritisation of:

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