Commissioner promotes the Raw Materials Initiative at the European Minerals Forum

摘要

EU: At the European Minerals Forum on 26 November 2008, EC vice-president Gunter Verheugen, commissioner for enterprise and industry, presented the executive's integrated strategy, which aims to secure and improve access to raw materials for EU industry. IMA-Europe, the European Industrial Minerals Association, UEPG, the European Aggregates Association, Cembureau, the European Cement Association, and EuroGeoSurveys welcomed the move, agreeing that the development of knowledge on geological resources and fair access are crucial for the sustainable development of the industry.