April 2011
Organizers: Scientific and Technical Union of Mining, Geology and Metallurgy, International Academy of Ecology and Life Protection Sciences (IAELPS) and Bulgarian National Section of IAELPS
Chairman: Dr. Eng. Tzolo Voutov
The conference is organized with the assistance of Geotechmin OOD and Ellatzite-Med AD. It is held under the patronage of Nona Karadjova – Minister of environment and water in Bulgaria.
Main conference topics:
- Pollution of the environment caused by geological exploration, mining and metallurgical production. Measures for its restriction.
- Waste products from mining and metallurgical production and opportunities for their utilization
- Recultivation of polluted terrains and wastewater treatment (methods and technologies)
- EU directives and national requirements, monitoring and protection of the environment surrounding mining and metallurgical facilities
- Harmful effects on workers in mining and metallurgical facilities. Prevention and medical control.
- Environmental and safety issues in other spheres of human activity
- Environmental education and qualification
