The 2nd Conference on the Future of Post-Mining Areas to Take Place on 25 June 2026
On 25 June 2026, the second edition of the Future of Post-Mining Areas Conference will be held in Sosnowiec, at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Silesia. The conference is organized by the State Mining Authority (WUG), the Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute (PGI-NRI), and the University of Silesia. The Silesian University of Technology is a conference partner, while representatives of its Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automation are actively involved in the substantive preparation of the event.
The conference serves as an interdisciplinary platform for networking and knowledge exchange among representatives of the mining industry, public administration, academia, and organizations specializing in environmental law, land reclamation, and post-mining land management. It addresses the challenges associated with mining activities in the context of increasing environmental, planning, and social requirements, with particular focus on environmental assessments, administrative procedures, land reclamation, and the sustainable redevelopment of post-mining areas.
The event provides an opportunity to discuss current challenges, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches to the management and transformation of former mining sites.
The detailed conference programme is available at:
