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The economy's hunger for raw materials such as lithium, germanium, indium and tin has brought the Ore Mountains back into the focus of mining companies. And some deposits appear to be more abundant than expected.
2.7 million euros for near-natural rivers: A new project is testing how the condition of rivers and streams in the lignite mining region can be improved.
Every day, dust from huge spoil tips blows into the residential areas around Johannesburg in South Africa. What many people don't know: It contains uranium. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have investigated the extent to which children living near old gold mines are exposed. The hair analyses show clear differences to children from areas without mining.
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
Mining has brought prosperity to Saxony. But there have always been dark moments in the centuries-long history of mining. Like 105 years ago in Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains.
1.7 million euros are being invested in the renovation of the Frohnauer Hammer. What will change for visitors to this Unesco World Heritage Site in the Ore Mountains?
The Abrafaxe have been delighting many comic fans for 50 years. A new adventure now takes the trio to the Ore Mountains. What they discover there and why fans can look forward to a special signing session.
From smartphones to electric cars, lithium is in high demand as a material for batteries. In the future, it could also be mined in the Ore Mountains. Such a mine promises new jobs, but also raises concerns.
The owner fought against the deforestation of her woodland right up to the end. But she was unsuccessful in court.
A forest near Rohne is to make way for the Nochten open-cast mine. The excavators could be rolling as early as the beginning of January. What happens now?
Why the court rates the public interest in electricity supply higher than climate protection - and why coal mining can continue in eastern Saxony.
A forest owner in eastern Saxony wants to take his case to the Federal Constitutional Court. He is fighting against the expropriation of his land for opencast lignite mining.
From the soot dust to the clean room: the change of job could hardly be starker. But the structural change in the lignite mining regions makes unusual paths necessary.
Following conspicuous readings on the Störmthal Canal, the Leipzig New Lakeland steering group is pressing for financial clarity for in-depth analyses.
The lignite mining regions in Lusatia and Central Germany are facing major changes due to the coal phase-out. According to one analysis, rural regions could shrink significantly by 2038.
The Störmthal Canal near Leipzig has been closed for four and a half years due to safety problems. Now there is a new assessment of the danger situation.
The plans for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains will be on public display from November. What citizens and communities can now contribute - and how the company intends to respond to concerns.
From ceremonial sabres to wedding hats: an exhibition uses personal objects to tell the story of ore mining in Saxony.
All mining is an intervention in nature and has consequences for the environment. The planned lithium mining in the Eastern Ore Mountains will be no different. The Greens are therefore calling for conditions to be imposed.
Vacationers could soon be relaxing where excavators once worked: The tourist use of Lake Seelhausen is taking shape - but not without hurdles.
The legacy of the uranium mining company Wismut is to be reappraised and exhibited at two locations. This has been a long time coming. However, it is now clear that the plans need to be scaled back.
Experiencing and preserving a world heritage site together: Twelve volunteers from all over the world are gaining experience in the Ore Mountains and helping to maintain historical sites.
People in the lignite mining regions of Lusatia and Central Germany are pushing for structural change. Some challenges are of particular concern to them.
Swimming in the Knappensee has not been possible for more than ten years. The restoration of the embankments on the shore is dragging on. Now an exhibition in Hoyerswerda is dedicated to the popular recreational area.
To mark the Capital of Culture year, the Archaeology Museum in Chemnitz is dedicating itself to mining, which has shaped Saxony for centuries. In doing so, the museum has struck a nerve.
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is required for batteries and high-tech products, for example. The first test procedure for mining lithium in the Eastern Ore Mountains is now underway.
The environmental organization warns: The Leag split-up threatens to cost Saxony and Brandenburg billions. It is now calling for the two state governments to intervene.
The end of many opencast lignite mines brought Leipzig the Neuseenland. The former mines were flooded - and numerous artificial lakes were created. What can tourists expect there in 2025?
During the Cold War, the GDR supplied large quantities of uranium for the Soviet Union's nuclear program. An exhibition at an authentic location provides insights into this chapter of German mining history.
Wismut is known as a mining company from the GDR era. But the company also collected art on a large scale. An exhibition in Zwickau shows many works.
Leipzig invites you to the Saxon Energy Days 2025 - Experience lectures, guided tours and more about the energy transition free of charge from April 5 to 26.
Coal mining is changing the landscape in Lusatia. The village of Mühlrose also had to make way. The land is now part of the open-cast mine operator's premises.
Wismut has acquired a great deal of expertise in the remediation of contaminated mining sites, which it now contributes worldwide. International projects are to be developed further with a new agreement.
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is needed for batteries and high-tech products, for example. There are plans to mine lithium ore in the border region between Saxony and the Czech Republic.
A Saxon mining project is intended to secure Europe's battery supply - but is not prioritized by the EU. Nevertheless, the company is sticking to its plans.
Closed for four years, no clear solution in sight: the Störmthal Canal remains a problem. New construction measures are intended to improve stability.
The reopening of the Oelsnitz Mining Museum has been postponed several times. But now visitors can look forward to a journey through 800 years of coal mining in Saxony.
An exhibition in Chemnitz focuses on the long history of ore mining. A special exhibit can now be seen there.
High-ranking visit to Saxony: Chancellor Scholz and Serbian President Vucic find out about environmentally friendly lithium mining. Why the Chancellor thinks this is important.
In the Ore Mountains, the German Chancellor and the Serbian President gather information on environmentally friendly lithium mining. The planned project near Altenberg serves as an example.
Back in August, the Chancellor visited the site to find out about the planned lithium mining in the Ore Mountains. Now he is bringing a state guest with him.
Back in August, the Chancellor visited the site to find out about the planned lithium mining in the Ore Mountains. Now he is bringing a state guest with him.
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Rochlitz porphyry can be found in many historic buildings. The future is now also secure: Following insolvency in the summer, Vereinigte Porphyrbrüche has a new owner.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
In GDR times, Wismut mined uranium and collected art. Numerous works will be on display in the coming year.
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.
In Saxony, further relics of coal and ore mining need to be secured and restored. This costs a lot of money.
Saxony has a centuries-long coal mining tradition. Historic sites are museums and tell the story - just like the coal mine in Oelsnitz.
A weir is being dismantled to make the river near Bad Schandau passable for fish and aquatic life.
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?
The coal phase-out is not only bringing about considerable changes in Lusatia. The consequences extend all the way to Berlin.
Saxony is gearing up for the production of the next generation of batteries.
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.
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
Poland concedes defeat before EU court in dispute over Turow opencast lignite mine. Judge allows penalty payment to be offset against Polish claims.
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.
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.
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?
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 ..
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.
Marko Schiemann emphasizes the importance of involving medium-sized and large companies in the structural change in Lusatia.
Warsaw Voivodeship Administrative Court rules on the environmental impact of the Turów opencast mine following a complaint by the town of Zittau.
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.
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.
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 witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
The flooding of the post-mining lakes in the Lusatian lignite mining region continued in 2023 with more water than in previous years.
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
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 ..
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
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 ..
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.
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.
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.