Raw material extraction project in the Ore Mountains pushed ahead
A new ore mine is to be built in Pöhla in the Ore Mountains. Similar plans are also being pursued elsewhere in Saxony - for lithium and tin, for example. What is the current status?
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Saxon Mining Authority approves plans for new mine in Pöhla
Tungsten, tin and fluorspar are to be extracted in a new mine in the Ore Mountains. The mining authority has now given the go-ahead.
Wismut GmbH extends cooperation with US Department of Energy
The federally owned Wismut GmbH also deals with the legacy of uranium mining. A cooperation agreement with the US Department of Energy has been extended to ensure effective management.
"Silberglanz & Kumpeltod" - museum shows large mining exhibition
From silver to coal to uranium: mining has shaped many regions of Saxony for centuries. It has brought prosperity and shaped culture, but has also led to disease and environmental destruction.
First visitor center for Unesco World Heritage Site planned in Marienberg
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region has been a World Heritage Site for five years, but there is a lack of central contact points for visitors. Now the first of six visitor centers is being built in Marienberg.
Art in the systemic conflict of the Cold War: special exhibition in Zwickau
In GDR times, Wismut mined uranium and collected art. Numerous works will be on display in the coming year.
Delay in reopening of 'Kohlewelt' museum in Oelsnitz
Miners in Saxony once extracted not only ore but also coal from the depths. The mining museum in Oelsnitz has dedicated itself to this heritage. But its reopening is a long time coming.
Further renovation of the old mine costs 100 million euros
In Saxony, further relics of coal and ore mining need to be secured and restored. This costs a lot of money.
Oelsnitz Coal World Museum renovated - opening in October
Saxony has a centuries-long coal mining tradition. Historic sites are museums and tell the story - just like the coal mine in Oelsnitz.
River Kirnitzsch in Saxon Switzerland becomes more animal-friendly
A weir is being dismantled to make the river near Bad Schandau passable for fish and aquatic life.
Shortages of building materials feared: Fewer quarrying companies
Whether gravel, sand or natural stone - Saxony is rich in raw materials that are needed for construction projects. Nevertheless, the industry is warning of shortages and rising prices. What are the reasons?
Federal states see federal government as responsible for water supply
The coal phase-out is not only bringing about considerable changes in Lusatia. The consequences extend all the way to Berlin.
Saxony invests in battery production for the future
Saxony is gearing up for the production of the next generation of batteries.
Saxony sets course for battery industry in the state
The light metal lithium is particularly important for battery production. The company is now planning to build its own production facilities in Saxony - to make itself less dependent on the global market.
New center for building research planned in the Lusatian mining area
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
Poland loses before EU court in dispute over Turow opencast lignite mine
Poland concedes defeat before EU court in dispute over Turow opencast lignite mine. Judge allows penalty payment to be offset against Polish claims.
Resettlement of Mühlrose for lignite mining
In Mühlrose, the village has to make way for lignite mining and Neu-Mühlrose is being built to replace it. The resettlement should be completed by the end of the year.
New research institute at the University of Halle to solve structural change in the lignite mining area
A new research institute at the University of Halle is to look for solutions to the problems of structural change in the Central German lignite mining region.
One year of Steigerlied as cultural heritage
A year ago, the Steigerlied was ennobled as intangible cultural heritage. Whether in the style of blues, classical or rock - many variations have been added since then. Doesn't that make you tired of the song?
Court postpones verdict on controversial Turów opencast mine
The Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw has postponed its verdict in the case of the controversial Turów opencast mine to March 13. The reason given was the illness of a judge, the city of Zittau announced on Wednesday. The background to the proceedings is a complaint by the town of Zittau in ..
Villagers of Pödelwitz call on federal politicians to preserve their village
The remaining residents of Pödelwitz are calling on federal politicians to actively support the preservation of their village. They criticize the delaying tactics of the energy companies RWE and Mibrag.
CDU politician from Saxony warns against focusing on large-scale projects in the structural change of lignite mining areas
Marko Schiemann emphasizes the importance of involving medium-sized and large companies in the structural change in Lusatia.
Voivodeship Administrative Court announces verdict on controversial Turów opencast mine
Warsaw Voivodeship Administrative Court rules on the environmental impact of the Turów opencast mine following a complaint by the town of Zittau.
Lusatia applies to become a "net zero valley" under EU industrial law
Lusatia was the first region to apply to EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton to become a 'net zero valley'. The EU wants to promote clean technologies with the net-zero industry law.
Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla
One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence.
"Kohlewelt" to open in late summer: Costs have risen
The extensive refurbishment of the Oelsnitz Mining Museum is entering the home straight, but will be far more expensive than originally planned. In late summer, the "Coal World" will reopen to visitors as an experience in an authentic location. According to the Erzgebirgskreis, the costs amount to a ..
Thousands of onlookers at the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz
Thousands of onlookers witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
Flooding of post-mining lakes in the Lusatian lignite mining area with more water continues
The flooding of the post-mining lakes in the Lusatian lignite mining region continued in 2023 with more water than in previous years.
Saxon state association of miners', smelters' and miners' clubs receives 50,000 euros in funding
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
Evidence of the lignite industry in Saxony recorded
In the course of a federally funded project, archaeologists and monument conservators have comprehensively recorded thousands of remnants of the lignite industry in the Lusatian and Central German coalfields. The documentation now provides a comprehensive inventory for Saxony, as announced by the St ..
Remediation of the uranium mining legacy in Saxony completed
The federally owned Wismut has completed the remediation of one of the largest uranium mining contaminated sites in Saxony. Over the past 30 years, around 300 million euros have been invested in the preservation of the Helmsdorf industrial tailings management facility on the outskirts of Zwickau.
End of Jänschwalde opencast mine does not change 2038 phase-out
Coal producer Leag is pushing ahead with its transformation into a green electricity provider. Plans for wind and solar power plants have been completed. The grid is still missing for hydrogen-capable power plants. Coal mining continues.
New mine secures raw material for Meissen porcelain
A new mine is to supply the raw material for the venerable Meissen porcelain manufactory. The mine in Seilitz (district of Meissen) was put into operation on Monday. It is operated by just two miners, making it the smallest mine in Europe. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the kaolin in ..
Mountain parades in Saxony: traditional highlight of Advent
The mining parades in Saxony are the traditional highlight of Advent and attract thousands of onlookers every year. Around 3800 people are involved in the associations to present mining and metallurgical traditions and bring joy to people's hearts.
Funding for structural development in Lusatia secured despite budget crisis
The financial resources for structural development in Lusatia are secured, despite the federal budget crisis. Funding remains unaffected and is legally secured by the Coal Phase-out Act.
Local authorities in Lusatia concerned about precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government
The municipalities in Lusatia are concerned about the precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government, as this could lead to delays in projects.
Promoting cycle paths and industrial estates in the Leipzig region with coal funds
The Regional Monitoring Committee for the Central German Mining District has endorsed six structural change projects in the Leipzig region, for which applications for 36.4 million euros are to be submitted to the federal government.
Study planned for the rehabilitation of the Störmthal canal
The restoration of the closed Störmthaler Canal in Leipzig's Neuseenland region remains a long way off. First of all, a feasibility study should now be commissioned to clarify whether and how the stability of the lock structure can be restored, the mining reclamation company LMBV announced on Wednes ..
Alliance Greens call for measures to stabilize the water balance in Lusatia
For a long-term stabilization of the water balance in Lusatia with the coal phase-out, the Alliance Greens in Brandenburg, Saxony and Berlin demand a series of measures from the federal and state governments.
Leased forest area should not give way to open pit mining
In the dispute over a private forest plot for the expansion of the Nochten open-cast lignite mine, the Saxon Upper Mining Authority heard Monday. "It is madness to still expropriate land for lignite mining," said the federal chairman of the Green League, René Schuster, before the start of the hearin ..
Robert Habeck meets Lausitzrunde: Transformation and the future of Lausitz
Federal Minister of Economics and Climate Protection Robert Habeck meets the Lausitzrunde, a municipal alliance, to discuss the current status of the transformation in Lausitz. The article analyzes the progress, the financial support from the federal government and the ongoing challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers.
Lausitzrunde meets Habeck: local authorities want money for schools
In February, Federal Economics Minister Habeck was in Lusatia. He promised further talks. Six months later, municipal representatives are now meeting him in Berlin. And have some demands.
Störmthaler See: Expert opinion on the cause of damage to the canal in the Leipzig Neuseenland is available
After more than two years, an expert opinion was prepared on the cause of the damage to the canal to Lake Störmthal in the Leipzig Neuseenland.