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Lithium in the Eastern Ore Mountains and the Transport and Energy Transition: An approach to the topic from different angles

20. November 2024 @ 14:00 - 18:00

Under the Osterz mountain ridge there is an important European lithium deposit, for which mining and processing plans are currently being developed and discussed on both the German and Czech sides. In short presentations, the speakers will shed light on various aspects - from the need for future raw materials and current plans, to the feared effects of mining and processing on people, nature and landscape, to opportunities for participation and development risks and opportunities for the region. Following the presentations, it is possible to ask questions and discuss them together with all speakers in the podium.

Markus Wiesenberg, Mayor of Altenberg: Welcome and introduction from a municipal point of view

Michael Reckordt, Policy Officer for Raw Materials at PowerShift e.V.: Future lithium demand and EU raw materials policy

Marko Uhlig, Managing Director of Zinnwald Lithium GmbH: Lithium in the Ore Mountains – a tension between regional interests and demand in the EU

Citizens' Initiatives Region Altenberg: Perspectives of the affected population in the region

Kamila Derynkova, Citizens' Initiative Cinvald zs.: Perspective of the affected population in the Czech Republic, status of the projects there

Dr. Falk Ebersbach, Saxon Mining Authority: Content and scope of the mining licensing procedure and involvement of the public

Tobias Gockel, Head of the Environment Office LK Saxon Switzerland-Easter Ore Mountains: Perspectives on the lithium project from the point of view of the Environment Agency: Implications and Needs for Action

Prof. Dr. Jens Gutzmer & Philipp Büttner, Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology: Mining in Saxony – potential and opportunities for the region

The event is public and free of charge, no pre-registration is required.

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