ABB Joins Forces with Euromines to Drive Responsible Mining Practices and Policy Advocacy
In a strategic move to further its commitment to sustainable mining practices, ABB proudly announces its membership in the European Association of Mining Industries, Euromines. ABB, a global technology leader, aims to play a pivotal role in promoting responsible industry practices, engaging with EU institutions on policy matters, and contributing to the overall dialogue on sustainable mining. Euromines, a cooperative network of industry members, serves as a platform for sharing responsible raw material mining practices and evaluates the impact of policies on the mining sector. ABB business leaders will actively participate in Euromines initiatives, sharing insights on circular economy, nature restoration, decarbonization, and community involvement.
Advocating Responsible Mining Practices: By aligning with Euromines, ABB underscores its dedication to promoting responsible mining practices in Europe and worldwide. The collaboration aims to foster a dialogue with EU governments and authorities, emphasizing the essential role of raw materials in achieving climate goals and strategic autonomy. ABB’s expertise in automation, electrification, and digital technologies positions the company as a key contributor to sustainable and resource-efficient mining practices.
Contributions to Euromines Initiatives: ABB’s involvement in Euromines extends beyond membership, with key business leaders actively participating in crucial committees. Joachim Braun, Division President, ABB Process Industries, will attend the Euromines Policy Committee, while Max Luedtke, Global Business Line Manager for Mining at ABB, joins the Euromines Sustainability Group. Sylvain Froin, Global Head of Communications and Marketing for Mining at ABB, contributes to the Euromines Communication Committee. Through these roles, ABB aims to provide best practice examples of innovative technologies and share experiences in driving sustainability across the mining industry.
Joachim Braun’s Perspective: Joachim Braun, Division President, ABB Process Industries, emphasizes the significance of raw materials for industry and Europe’s climate goals. He states, “ABB is pleased to join Euromines and looks forward to contributing with best practice examples of technologies that drive increasingly sustainable mining activity in Europe and around the world.” Braun highlights ABB’s ongoing efforts in helping customers decarbonize and reduce energy consumption across mining processes, from pit to port.
Euromines as a Catalyst for Industry Collaboration: Euromines plays a crucial role as a cooperative network, providing services to its members regarding EU policy, facilitating cooperation, and serving as an information exchange hub within the European mining sector. The association fosters global contacts within the mining community, serving as an interface between the European extractive industry, European authorities, and international bodies. Euromines advocates for the extractive industry and evaluates policy impacts on the sector.
Source: GlassBalkan
