SUMEX

07/12/2023

Our session at World Resources Forum prompted reflection on the necessity of , aligning it with considerations and integrating these aspects into policies. 🌐

Check out the short statement from Julian Hilton, EGRM of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, here below!

Full recording of our session: https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

30/11/2023

: The need to move towards a circular economy was another key takeaway from our session at the World Resources Forum.

The transition towards a circular economy featured prominently, with an emphasis on policy-level actions to promote the use of secondary raw materials through recycling. ♻

Check out the short clip with Dumitru Fornea, European Economic and Social Committee / National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) MERIDIAN Romania ⬇

Full recording ➡ https://lnkd.in/dxighgts

23/11/2023

: Taking into consideration energy consumption challenges💡

Our session at World Resources Forum acknowledged the need for affordable access to renewable energy sources across the entire value chain to reduce carbon emissions and promote European production.

Listen to what Linn Andersson, Boliden, said on this topic ⬇

Check out the full recording!
https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

16/11/2023

SUMEX project concludes, but the journey continues in the extractive sector. Read our final newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3n5f!

And make sure to engage with our Community of Practice to continue the discussion around best practices:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14134912/

09/11/2023

: Enhancing the trackability and traceability of mineral raw materials came up as another highlight from our session at World Resources Forum 2023.

Ensuring the traceability of mineral raw materials throughout the production cycle and curbing illegal resource movements were identified as key challenges that need to be effectively addressed.

Julian Hilton, EGRM of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, shared his take, see the short clip.

Check out the full recording!
https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

07/11/2023

: The importance of addressing the loss of public trust in the mining industry was another main takeaway from our session at the World Resources Forum.

Recognising the erosion of public trust in the mining industry, the session emphasised the imperative of transparency, open access to information, and active stakeholder engagement throughout the mine permitting, extraction, and closure processes.

In his intervention, José Miguel Martins from the Portuguese Mining Authority stressed the significance of improving communication with local communities and policy makers.

Check out the full recording!
https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

06/11/2023

The SUMEX Sustainability Framework can provide extractive industry companies with a guide to what sustainability should mean. This can also be relevant for the due diligence of the whole mineral supply chain. 🌍

SUMEX has been working with its sister project RE-SOURCING Stakeholder Platform on how this links to the new OECD - OCDE Guidelines on Environmental Due Diligence in Mineral Supply Chains. 🌿

Check out our latest video: https://tinyurl.com/yta3kw2w

Direct link to the : https://bit.ly/3BXB2YV

02/11/2023

: One of the main takeaways from our session at the World Resources Forum was the importance of creating a level playing field throughout the entire raw materials value chain, also highlighted by Dumitru Fornea, European Economic and Social Committee / NTUC MERIDIAN Romania.

Our workshop underscored the importance of striking a balance between environmental protection goals and ensuring domestic access to and transformation of mineral raw materials in Europe. This equilibrium promotes fair competition across the entire value chain.

Check out the full post-event report and the recording of the session!
https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

27/10/2023

SUMEX joined forces with two other EU-funded projects, CIRAN Project and RE-SOURCING, to co-organise the high-level panel discussion “Balancing minerals extraction and nature protection: The implications of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act for Europe’s energy transition” during the World Resources Forum 2023.

The recording of the session is now available!
➡ https://tinyurl.com/bd83d68x

25/10/2023

📣 Press release: Sustainable extraction in Europe – what does it entail?

The SUMEX Consortium is pleased to announce the successful completion of the project and provides high-level recommendations to European extractive industry players for sustainable mining and quarrying in Europe.

➡ https://tinyurl.com/4smnxrw7

18/10/2023

It was great seeing partners in Austria 🇦🇹 for the final SUMEX project meeting!

Our hosts from Montanuniversität Leoben prepared an exciting programme.

We reviewed the final steps that need to be taken for the successful completion of our project by the end of October and also had the chance to visit the Zentrum am Berg, the University's Underground Research Center, as well as Abenteuer Erzberg, Europe's most modern open-pit mine which we experienced up close.

Thanks to Michael Tost, Stefanie Streit, Karin Rehatschek and Myriam Amri for the warm welcome in Leoben!

04/10/2023

? The “Sustainable Management in the Extractive Sector: Navigating Challenges and Forging New Paths” explores the main challenges faced by the extractive sector when it comes to transitioning to more sustainable practices.

In six episodes, moderator Tony Hand (TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology) brings together valuable insights from experts in the areas of , , , , and .

Tune in and hear from:
Guillermo Aguirre (Anglo-American) - Tommi Kaupilla (Geological Survey of Finland) - Sybil Berne (MacCabe Durney Barnes) - Thomas Hartmann (Technical University of Dortmund) - Sophie Gr***de (industriAll European Trade Union) - Alexander Tsanov (Dundee Precious Metals) - Lia Mergulhão (Portuguese Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, ICNF) - Michael Rademacher (Bingen Technical University)- Aimee Boulanger (IRMA - Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance ) - Kimmo Collander (Finnish Network for Sustainable Mining)

➡ https://bit.ly/SUMEXpodcast

13/09/2023

Mineral extraction is crucial to Europe’s twin digital and green transition.

The SUMEX FutureLearn Massive Open Online Course is addressing the most pressing issues and practical challenges faced by decision-makers within the .

You’ll critically reflect on , discover best practice strategies, and learn how to respond to sustainability challenges faced by the mineral resource extraction sector. 🌎

This week, lead educator Andreas Endl addresses the challenge of authorising new extractive projects while conserving . Andreas has worked over the last 10 years with European policymakers on establishing sustainable development in the extractive sector.

➡️ Hear more from Andreas: https://lnkd.in/gThqunX7

➡️ Enroll for the course: https://bit.ly/3CHE05c

08/09/2023

The SUMEX Massive Open Online Course on FutureLearn offers you a unique opportunity to learn about in the .

This week, Michael Tost is putting the spotlight on Health & Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LZSolFrLdI&t=284s

Michael has worked in various Health & Safety positions at Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world. He is now Professor for Sustainable Mining Technology at Montanuniversität Leoben and coordinator of the SUMEX project.

Enroll now for the course: https://bit.ly/3CHE05c

07/09/2023

We are thrilled to introduce Episode 6 of the SUMEX Podcast!

In this episode, we delve into the topic of sustainability reporting. Guided by moderator Tony Hand (TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology), we introduce and compare different standards for the public reporting of environment, social and governance performance.

Thanks to our invited experts Aimee Boulanger (IRMA - Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance ) and Kimmo Collander (Finnish Network for Sustainable Mining) for sharing their insights!

➡ https://bit.ly/SUMEXpodcast

01/09/2023

What are the implications of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act for Europe’s energy transition? Join us for a high-level panel discussion next Tuesday, 5 September, to discuss the optimal balance between minerals extraction & nature protection.

Register now for free virtual access: https://tinyurl.com/ymn7wvh9

📍World Resources Forum, Geneva 🇨🇭or online
🗓️05/09 - 11:00-12:30 CEST

Speakers:
– Thomas Spoormans, Permanent Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations Office
– Dumitru Fornea, European Economic and Social Committee / NTUC MERIDIAN Romania
– Linn Andersson, Boliden
– José Miguel Martins, Portuguese Mining Authority
– Julian Hilton, EGRM of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Moderator: Katharina Gugerell, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)

Join the EU-funded projects SUMEX, CIRAN and RE-SOURCING for a high-level Panel discussion during the World Resources Forum 2023.

30/08/2023

📣 SUMEX, CIRAN Project & RE-SOURCING Stakeholder Platform invite you to a high-level panel discussion:
'Balancing minerals extraction & nature protection: The implications of the EU for Europe’s energy transition'

📍World Resources Forum, Geneva 🇨🇭or online
📅05/09 - 11h-12h30

Register here for free access to the online session
➡️ https://lnkd.in/dzwck4jX

BDG Berufsverband Deutscher Geowissenschaftler e.V. ILUSTRE COLEGIO OFICIAL DE GEÓLOGOS Eesti Geoloogia Selts Loimun avoimet työpaikat TalTech Raw Materials Station Lapin yliopisto I University of Lapland Montanuniversität Leoben Junta de Andalucía

28/08/2023

Mineral extraction is crucial to Europe’s twin digital and green transition. The SUMEX Massive Open Online Course will address the most pressing issues and practical challenges faced by decision-makers within the . You’ll critically reflect on , discover best practice strategies, and learn how to respond to sustainability challenges faced by the mineral resource extraction sector. 🌎

One of the key challenges is how to solve tensions between extractive activities and other forms of land use. This week, Katharina Gugerell and Besmira Dyca will guide you through this topic.

Katharina is researching on different topics in the broader field of sustainable land use and sustainability transformations & Besmira has a special interest in land use planning policy and distributive justice.

Hear more from Katharina ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gnSYezRf

Enroll for the course ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CHE05c



TalTech - Tallinna Tehnikaülikool TalTech Raw Materials Station Lapin yliopisto I University of Lapland Boliden Wageningen University Montanuniversität Leoben WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) BDG Berufsverband Deutscher Geowissenschaftler e.V. ILUSTRE COLEGIO OFICIAL DE GEÓLOGOS Loimun avoimet työpaikat Eesti Geoloogia Selts