7 – 11 September 2008

Krakow, Poland

The 21st World Mining Congress

The 21st World Mining Congress will be held in Kraków, but some events are
scheduled in other cities also having a long mining tradition, such as Katowice,
Lublin, Bełchatów and Wieliczka. In the first three cities, the Congress participants
shall have a chance to familiarise themselves with the problems of Polish mining
industry and with the knowledge and experience of Polish miners by undertaking
technical trips to the mines. On the other hand, Wieliczka shall come about as
travel back in time on one hand and as a contribution to a discussion on the role
the former mining sites and testimonials of former mining glory play in the culture
of today's societies. Among the most important topics discussed during the
Congress, there are the following:

• New techniques and technologies of mining underground deposits;  
• Risks faced while pursuing mining activities;   
• Educating mining personnel;  
• Prevention and dangers in the mining industry;   
• Work safety in the mining industry;  
• Information technologies in the mining industry;  
• Sustainable development, the mining industry - the natural environment;  
• Coal - its role as energy carrier - the prospects of the coal mining industry;  
• The issue of mines closing.

Detailed information is available on the web site:
http://www.wmc-expo2008.org

Contact:
Al. Mickiewicza 30
30-059 Kraków
POLAND
Tel.: + 48 12 617 46 04, +48 692 439 360        
Tel./fax. + 48 12 617 46 05        

email: office@wmc-expo2008.org