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The European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals (Euromines) was founded in 1996 to represent several national mining associations mainly from Western Europe. Today the association is the recognized representative of the European metals and minerals mining industry and represents 19 national European federations and 28 companies as direct members from the whole Europe. Altogether large and small member companies and their subsidiaries in Europe and in other parts of the world provide jobs to more than 350,000 people. Through the activities and operations of these members, more than 42 different metals and minerals are produced. For some metals and minerals, Europe is the world's leading producer.
The association facilitates the dialogue between the industry and the EU institutions and serves as a network for cooperation and for the exchange of information throughout the sector within Europe. It also provides a formal platform in which the members evaluate the impact of European and International policies and legislation on the industry and define common positions and actions. The association also fosters contacts with the mining community throughout the world.
The association is based in Brussels and holds membership meetings twice a year. Its working committees and groups meet regularly throughout the year. Its major activities cover the areas of environment, health and safety, resource-efficiency, energy and climate change, research and development, and international cooperation.