ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The International Conference SUSTAINABILITY OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT aims to provide space for discussion, knowledge exchange among experts from government/non-government organizations, public and private sector, praxis, science and academic sector. The issues to discuss at the conference are legislation strategies, policies, research methodologies, risks analysis, as well as awareness about importance of mineral resources and their influence to environment.
There is no registration fee for registered participants: Field trip, Coffee Breaks, Lunches, Welcome Dinner, congress kit, scientific programme and conference proceedings are free of charge. Accommodation and travel expenses are not covered by organizers.
The language of the conference is ENGLISH. All papers and lectures must be in comprehensible English, or they will not be accepted. Simultaneous translation to Slovak will not be provided during the conference.
KEY TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE
The International Conference SUSTAINABILITY OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT aims to provide a unique possibility to share experience and perspectives internationally in these main topics:
Mineral resources in EU countries
• Raw materials as a social value – Recognizing the importance of mineral resources for national economy
• Social licence to operate – How to evolve mining without conflict with society
• Best Practice – Mining's contribution to economic growth and community development in Europe
Environmental Impact
• Rehabilitation and reclamation, mining and environment – a win-win situation
• Biodiversity – enhancement of ecosystems in post-rehabilitation processes
• Secondary raw materials – recycling
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Vlasta Jánová, Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Branislav Žec, State Geological Institute of Dionyz Stur, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Corina Hebestreit, Euromines, Brussels, Belgium
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Zuzana Lukoťková, Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Soňa Tvarožeková, Ministry of Environment of the SR, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Veronika Sochorová, Euromines, Brussels, Belgium
Ivana Novikmecová, Slovak Environment Agency, Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic
CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference venue is the historical building of the Slovak National Council, Župné námestie 12 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Source: Slovak National Council
More information about Slovak republic: http://www.slovakia.org
More information about Bratislava: http://www.visitbratislava.com/
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