MAGNA has participated in the third edition of the International Mining Congress held this week in Seville. The event, which has brought together more than 10,000 people, is a world reference in the sector in which the world reference mining industries meet to share knowledge, experience and future perspectives of the mining sector.
Framed in the scientific program, specifically at the workshop about “Challenges and opportunities of the industrial rock and mineral sector”, the CEO, Javier Creixell, explained that in the 21st century, “we work in responsible mining” committed with the Sustainable Development Goals, being an engine of economic development and population fixation in rural areas. He also stressed the evolution experienced by extractive and industrial activity, applying the latest technologies, improving efficiency in all processes and integrating the principles of respect and environmental protection and sustainability in their daily activity, “configuring one of the sectors with greater environmental commitment ”.
Creixell pointed out that Spain is one of the countries with the greatest capacity and potential to generate mineral resources in Europe, where magnesite is a key and essential mineral in sectors very important and strategic such as the steel industry, animal and vegetable food or environment. In addition, he advocated informative initiatives to train, raise awareness and sensitize citizens about the need for minerals and promote communication, dialogue and transparency actions with stakeholders.
Throughout the three days of the Congress in which 70 speakers have taken part, many issues about the future of the sector have been treated, such as circular economy, the management of biodiversity in extractive activity or innovation and research for future of the mining.
