Mining: green and social?

The mining sector will also likely be included in the EU taxonomy and thus declared sustainable. This would strengthen European raw material production and force them to adopt higher environmental and social standards. But environmental associations are skeptical.

With great effort, European mining companies are currently trying to shake off their image as a dirty industry. This is also in the interest of politicians. After all, Europe wants to become less dependent on other raw material exporters. Therefore, the European Commission wants to prepare a legislative initiative that, among other things, includes mining and refining projects in the taxonomy. This would mean: These projects are considered sustainable and investments are directed to this sector.

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