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Mining: Vital to Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth in the EU
Mark Rachovides. President, Euromines
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
What is Euromines? Euromines is the recognised representative of the European metals and
minerals mining industry. Large and small companies and subsidiaries in Europe and in other parts
of the world; 18 national mining federations, 27 direct company members, 350,000 jobs, 42 different metals and minerals
For some metals and minerals, Europe is the world's leading producer.
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Countries represented
Austria Bulgaria Czech Republic Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Sweden Turkey United Kingdom
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European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Percentage of different minerals represented in Euromines
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European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining in Europe Has been around for a very long time Europe-based companies mine worldwide And are leaders in modern mining and technology Mining offers real jobs, real taxes and an alternative to import
dependency Europe offers relative political and fiscal stability, skilled jobs,
infrastructure Mining can be a major contributor to Europe’s recovery And become an example of a modern, responsible, sustainable
and transparent industry To offer hope to some of Europe’s most deprived areas.
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining – benefits to the EU Delivers high quality jobs for a wide range of professionals Contributes to social cohesion by providing large and stable
job opportunities in the regions Contributes to territorial cohesion Supports economic development by supplying both general
society and downstream industries with valuable metals essential to their development, including that of the green technologies much promoted by various EU policies.
Offers huge potential in the EU, with a large number of untapped deposits.
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Geological Availability in Europe:
The myth: Europe is “mined out”
Europe still has considerable mineral potential
Other parts of the world have been explored much more and with much more modern technology
Europe indeed has to catch up
In Europe a number of regions have high mineral potential
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Main Mineral Depositsof Europe
mercredi 18 mai 2011 Service Ressources Minérales > 10
Lapland (Fe)
Skellefte-Pyhäsalmi (Cu, Zn, Au, Ni, Co)
Bergslagen (Fe, Zn)
Foresudetic basin (Cu, Co, Pt, Re)
Carpathians (Pb, Zn, Au)
Balkans (Cu, Au, Sn)
Irish (Zn)
Iberian Pyrite Belt (Cu, Zn, Sn)
AND KEY METALLOGENIC PROVINCES
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Production Overview EU 27
Summary Unit EU-27 World Share EU Source
Iron t 16.052.618 1.121.172.107 1,4% WMD
Ferro Alloys t 369.480 34.034.790 1,1% WMD
Non-ferrous t 8.353.557 269.931.869 3,1% WMD
Precious metals kg 1.714.846 24.030.819 7,1% WMD
Industrial minerals t 116.246.905 807.772.471 14,4% WMD
Constr. Materials t 3.075.000.000 22.000.000.000 14,0% UEPG
Mineral Fuels SKE 746.022.404 16.403.870.613 4,5% WMD
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European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Situation of Minerals in Europe
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In Europe (EU27) nearly 2/3 of all types of ores, minerals and energetic raw materials occur
E.g. Iron ore is mined in Kiruna and in Austria (Steirischer Erzberg) – but is only 1% of World production
For Chromium (Finland), Nickel (Greece, Spain, Finland), Tungsten (Austria, Portugal) production exists in Europe
Precious metals: Gold and Silver (Poland, Sweden, Finland)
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
No single European mining legislation
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The EU sets Objectives But member states set conditions Mining law is based primarily on national or local law
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Integrated strategy• Three pillars• launched Nov. 2008• Underpinned by Research
Horizon 2020
EU Raw Materials Initiative
Foster
sustainable supply
from Europeansources
Ensure level playing field
in access to resource in third countries
Boost resource efficiency
and recycling- National Minerals Policies- Land-use Planning Policies- Clear and understandable authorisation processes
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
National Mineral Policies, Common Approaches. A horizontal approach (several ministries) Broad Consultation Sharing best practices (EU, National, Industry) Key themes to be addressed:
Maximizing sustainable development Accelerating permitting processes Future mineral availability (skills and infrastructure) Integration with land use planning policy Geological research and innovation
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Common Policy Elements:Permitting
Clarity Understanding Certainty of what needs to be provided One-stop-shop or Parallel Assessment
one environmental impact assessment one authority competent for the final decision
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Vision for 2020 and beyond
By 2012 launch of EU Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP):
research into new and more resource efficient resource access and management; review of regulatory requirements
Complete database by MS on old mine waste sites (EU Mine Waste Directive)
EU Standard methodology for prioritisation and economic assessment of such deposits
By 2015 all Member States have new or revised Mineral Policies in place All MS Land-planning policies include references to extractable
mineral deposits Revision of BAT note on mine waste management
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Vision for 2020 and beyond
By 2020 Complete modern database and economic
assessment of EU primary and secondary resources Revised regulatory framework facilitating
sustainable management of resources and uptake of innovation
EU Leadership in technology for all aspects of resource management (exploration, extraction, processing, re-processing, reuse, recycling, recovery, design, …)
EU resource diversification
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Vision for 2020 and beyond
By 2030 Only High tech mines in place in Europe Technology proven and being
exported Optimised valorisation of available
resources, i.e. new technologies in place, removal of legacy sites, increased reuse, recovery and recycling
rates, material efficiency use in higher
performance products
BEFORE RESTORATION
AFTER RESTORATION
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining: Contribution to EU 2020 strategyEurope 2020 Strategy - Matching the priorities
Smart growth: Mining in Europe – Leading by example through innovation Example: ProMine Project (EU FP7 Project) – Some objectives:
To ensure that all potential mineral resources within EU are fully documented & mapped To develop five new, high value, mineral-based (nano) products based on nano-scale raw
materials delivered by the extractive industry. To develop better exploitation and modern eco-efficient mineral processing and metal
recovery methods
“Europe 2020 Strategy underlines the need to promote technologies that increase investment in the EU’s natural assets”. (RMI, 2011)
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining: Contribution to EU 2020 strategyEurope 2020 Strategy – Matching the priorities
Sustainable growth: Environment Modern mineral extraction techniques allows for safe & sustainable mining
EU’s very high environmental standards Extraction & processing in accordance with “Best Available Techniques” Mine Site Rehabilitation foreseen from the outset
Metals mined stay in society and is recyclable but recycling cannot remotely cover all demand
Close the loop: complementary nature of mining & recyclingClose the loop - mining & recycling to be set up as a truly complementary system
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining: Contribution to EU 2020 strategyEurope 2020 Strategy – Matching the priorities
Inclusive growth: A chance for territorial cohesion and economic development through:
Large and long term investments in Europe’s Region
Significant new job (direct and indirect) creation
Better public services and infrastructure through redistribution of tax revenues
..…in the Regions that face the greatest challenges (Greece, Spain, Ireland, Slovakia, Romanian, Portugal, Northern Sweden).
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining: Contribution to EU 2020 strategy
Sweden Greece
Finland
High quality jobs for quality people
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining’s contribution to EU 2020 strategyImplementing EU 2020 flagship initiatives
Contribute to EU’s Raw Materials Initiative by Fostering a sustainable supply of raw materials within the EU
If all exploration and development projects progress to production, it would lead to more than a 100% increase in EU metal production;
Reduce the share of EU’s imports from countries where there is less consideration for environmental and social stewardship;
Underpin Europe’s economic recovery through the sustainable & conflict-free long-term production of valuable metals
in Europe; the supply of Europe’s downstream industries of materials with
multiple applications
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining’s contribution to EU 2020 strategy
To implement EU 2020 Flagship Initiatives or not?
Mining can contribute to EU’s “Integrated Industrial Policy for the Globalisation Era“ and its recent update setting as a target to:
“reverse the declining role of industry in Europe from its current level of around 16% of GDP to as much as 20% by 2020.”
(COM (2012) 582 final)
European association for mining industries, metal ores and industrial minerals
Mining in Europe
Thank you for your kind attention
Euromines12, Avenue de BroquevilleB-1150 BrusselsBelgiumE-mail: [email protected]