Mining and recycling in Poland

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1 Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences Mining and recycling in Poland dr hab. Joanna Kulczycka, prof. AGH

2 WWW. MEERI.PL MEERI ( Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute was established in 1986 in Krakow as a constituent unit of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The Institute employs 101 persons. Research carried out on a complete range of topics, including both basic and applied research within an overriding vision of interdisciplinarity and understanding the complexity of necessary methodology. It covers both local, regional, national and EU aspects. The scientific activities of the Institute are among other: assessment of efficiency and profitability of new investments in the mineral resources economy and waste management; life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis; analysis of risk in geotechnical projects concerning the underground storage of hazardous waste; legal and economic aspects of industrial waste storage in exhausted mine sites. MEERI - ASSOCIATE PARTNERS of KIC Raw MatTERS

3 Cooperation in Poland - mining MEERI is a member of Polish Technological Platform on Raw Materials established in February 2011 on KGHM CUPRUM's initiative there are 26 business entities, mainly large mining companies. Mission Long-lasting and active co-operation for effective use of raw materials, consistent with sustainable development principles, using innovative and modern solutions and technologies, as well as initiation and conducting economic undertakings and promotion activities. SC /2015: Coordinating and supporting raw materials research and innovation - Raw materials research and innovation coordination Strategic international dialogues and cooperation with raw materials producing countries and industry

4 Cooperation in Poland - recycling MEERI is a member of The Waste Management and Recycling Cluster is formed by businesses, research and development units, business support institutions, consulting companies and foundations dedicated to environmental education. There are 38 entities mainly SMEs (over 50% of capacity in Polish market of WEEE recycling). The core of the cluster are companies engaged in collection, disposal, processing, recycling and transport of all types of industrial waste. A cluster is a platform and an area of cooperation of companies, often competing with one another, which through synergy and access to specific resources (knowledge, new technology, people, etc.).

5 MEERI proposals LCA and LCC assessment of processes and technology in mining and waste recycling; CF carbon footprint for products and organisation; CSR and societal acceptance for mining and recycling activities; Eco-efficiency of investment projects. WASTE Promoting eco-innovative waste management and prevention as part of sustainable urban development. SC /2015: Coordinating and supporting research and innovation for climate action Polish Center of LCA,

6 MEERI innovative acctivites Stimulate innovative technological solutions: Rearth EO from Phosphogypsum Waste in Poland; Gal and germanium recovery form Zn-Pb deposits; Recovery of phosphorus from industrial sewage sludge ashes; Implementation of backfilling technology underground mines (Trzebionka mine Zn-Pb patented). WASTE Promoting eco-innovative waste management and prevention as part of sustainable urban development.

7 MEERI innovative acctivites Recognition of the excavation of the rock mass structure providing for the floor of the operating method of screening using seismic and borehole GPR implemented in Cu mine in Poland; Use of gravity survey and GPR aperture and own methodology for assessment risk discontinuous deformations, and for purification in the ground-based technologies hole injection and its implementation for i.e. design to secure construction of the railway line. SC /2015: New solutions for sustainable production of raw materials 2015 New sustainable exploration technologies and geomodels. Wieliczka Salt Mine new technique and technology for mining herritage protection Source:

8 MEERI innovative acctivites WEEE management and metals recovery; Mining waste management antropogenic resources; Post-mining area management; WASTE /2015: Towards near-zero waste at European and global level [2015] Raw materials partnerships. Mineral policy and information market analysis and assessment including trade flow; Minerals data management (i.e. databases of minerals management in Poland, minerals market analysis in value chain); SC /2015: Coordinating and supporting raw materials research and Innovation friendly minerals policy framework.

9 Value added Exchange of information mining data and policy, project appraisal, market analysis and assessment, CSR, LCA; Contact with many SMEs, platforms and clusters, NGO to exchange data about technology transfer in mining and urban mining (WEEE); Creation of common system for minerals market analysis and assessment including trade flow on EU level; Assessment of methods and innovative technology about managemnet of post-mining areas (reclamation/remediation); Cooperation with neighbourhood countries, i.e. Ukraina.

10 Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences Thank you for your attention!!! Polish Center of LCA, Faculty of Management, AGH University of Science of Technology