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Górnictwo węgla kamiennego w kontekście zrównoważonego rozwoju
Hard coal mining in the context of sustainable development

Author(s): Jerzy Mieszaniec, Romuald Ogrodnik
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: sustainable development; mining company; coal; innovations activity

Summary/Abstract: The goal of the state policy towards the hard coal mining industry is to rationally and effectively manage the coal deposits located in the territory of the Republic of Poland so that these resources serve next generations of Poles. Investments which should allow to maintain coal production at a level corresponding to the domestic demand and economically justified export, at the same time taking into account quality improvement of coal produced as an environmentally friendly fuel in terms of clean combustion technologies are an essential element. The paper presents the definition and the origin of sustainable development concept. The actions taken by mining companies in the implementation of sustainable development principles in the area of environment and planning are described. Particular attention is paid to the new directions of mining companies aimed at efficiency resources.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 318
  • Page Range: 116-125
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish
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