Sweden’s northern region, Upper Norrland, is one of the most important mining regions in Europe and has the potential … to become a global leader in environmentally sustainable mining. With the largest land surface and the lowest population … European Union. Upper Norrland has the potential to become a global leader in environmentally sustainable mining due to its …

For most countries in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) region, mining is an important economic … sector that contributes to employment and public revenue. Despite mining’s potential to cause long-term negative … impacts of mining in the EECCA and provides policy makers with guidance to reconcile environmental and competitiveness …

Andalusia is the largest mining producer in Spain, the second-largest copper producer in the EU and a leader in marble … and gypsum production. The region benefits from two distinct mining subsectors, each with a rich network of suppliers that … are relevant for local development: the metallic mining sector (e.g. copper and zinc), which accounts for most of the …

Environmental activities in uranium mining and milling are becoming increasingly important owing to: - the stricter …

mining sector is presented, and the key elements of the policy and institutional frameworks that guide investors …