EUROMINES
MINING conferences at high profile events , to start getting that positive industry message across .
This can only come with a collaborative and integrated drive among its members too though , and Rachovides is adamant that all are responsible in that push and none are burying their heads in the sand .
“ Most of our members need and do talk more about our good stewardship and the added value that we bring across the spectrum of our activities ,” he added . “ A lot of the criticisms are the sins of our past and we need to talk more about the virtues of our present and our future .
“ Our performance today in Europe speaks for itself . We have excellent health and safety records , very low numbers of fatalities and rank very highly in terms of productivity . We invent a lot of technologies used worldwide because we are constructive , responsible , intelligent people .”
Globally competitive Structured through a series of committees , comprising a decision-making steering committee , a think-tank policy committee , and some more specialised sector committees – environment , health and safety , emission training standards , communication , gold mining and magnesia production – Euromines is set up to be the recognised representative for mining in Europe ; a voice and point of reference in relation to the European institutions , and a sounding board for members regarding
Key Personnel
Corina Hebestreit Director
Dr . Hebestreit is the Director of Euromines . She has 20 years of experience in the mining sector , from primary raw materials to marketing of end products . Over the years she has built an extensive network in the industry and academia .
Johannes Dreilsma Deputy Director of Euromines
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