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European Minerals Foundation Debate discusses Environmental Impact AssessmentsThe principle of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) directive is to provide a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations...
Explosives for civil use: UEPG ensures practical route to 'Track & Trace'European Associations are working cooperatively to ensure a well informed and adequately prepared supply chain capable of implementing the European Union (EU) Directive on identification and...
UEPG highlights policies of interest in three EU PresidenciesThe European Aggregates Association (UEPG) highlights the main policies of sector interest during three EU Presidencies. The next Council work programme as established by the future Irish, Lithuanian...
Environmental Impact Directive Under ReviewA review of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and its implications for the Aggregates Industry. Environmental assessment is a procedure that ensures the environmental implications of...
Sustainable Development Awards point to the futureThe UEPG Sustainable Development Awards 2013 are a showcase of excellence of the European Aggregates Industry. he European Aggregates Industry supports the principles of sustainable development and...
Biodiversity Joint approachThe IUCN and UEPG are planning to work together to foster biodiversity in European pits and quarries EPG, the European Aggregates Association, has signed a Letter of Intent with the Regional Office...
Water: safeguarding a precious resourceEU policy on water: From the water framework directive to the blueprint to safeguard Europe's water resources. The European Commission (EC) rationalised and enhanced the various measures previously...
Association works to protect workersThe Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Extractive Industry is one organisation helping to shape European social policy European social dialogue refers to discussions, consultations,...
European Minerals Forum focuses on resource efficiencyLate last year, the 12th European Minerals Forum took place in the North-Rhine Westphalian Representation, Brussels. The high-level event, organised by the European Minerals Foundation with strong...
European Commission introduces EU biodiversityIn 2011 the European commission has developed three key documents, which will have strong implications for the aggregates industry and that UEPG will closely monitor. On raw materials, the...