Mineral resources are essential for the existence and the development of our modern society. Metal resources are used for the production of a wide range of merchandise. Industrial minerals are broadly used for pharmaceuticals and chemical products. Energy is provided on a large scale by non-renewable mineral resources, such as coal. The European Union represents a territory of low mineral potential. Of course there are several exceptions, like Poland having a high production of copper. The European Union is not able to cover the needs of the industry from domestic deposits and is therefore highly dependent on imports. The mineral potential of Western Europe has been used on a very high scale because the mineral wealth was already known in ancient times, whereas the deposits in Southeast Europe have not been exploited on such an extended scale as in Western Europe. Both economic and legal situation of many Southeast European countries are not well known in the Western world. This fact is caused by the changing political situation during the last decades, the therewith connected underdeveloped mining industry and a high complexity of legal requirements. In 2007, Bulgaria and Romania became members of the European Union. They represent the first Southeast European countries being accepted into the European Union. Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey are considered candidate countries, all located in Southeastern Europe. The increasing importance of Southeast Europe for the enlargement of the European Union may upgrade the European economic situation and the mining sector, resulting in reduced import dependence. However, it is essential to upgrade the Southeast European mining industry, which should preferably be done by foreign companies already having experience in mining. Two parameters are essential for investments in the mining industry: the existence of mineral deposits and a consistent legal framework. This books deals with both issues. The aim is to give general and detailed information on the overall economic, mineral economic and legal situation in Southeast European countries as well as to evaluate and compare both issues. This book combines information and research data, which was collected for more than two years and forms the basis for a solid line of discussion as well as for horizontal and vertical integrated evaluation and comparison.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- About this book
- Background
- Horizontal and vertical synergetic approach
- Methodology
- Introduction and geographical key data
- Introduction
- Economic area Europe - marketing area European Union
- Geographical definitions
- Importance of the European mineral potential
- Factors influencing investment in the mining sector
- Legal basis for performing mining activities
- Geographical key data
- Introduction
- Economic basis
- General economic indicators in Southeast Europe
- Economic indicators of Southeast European countries
- Importance of the mining industry
- Metallic mineral resources
- Industrial minerals
- Energy resources
- Construction aggregates
- National mine production
- Legal basis
- Form of government and administrative division
- Constitutions
- Forms of government
- Administrative divisions
- Overview of existing mining laws
- Mineral rights
- Form of government and administrative division
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to provide comprehensive information on the economic, mineral economic, and legal situation in Southeast European countries. It also seeks to evaluate and compare these aspects, offering a detailed analysis of the region's mining industry. The main themes explored in the book are:- The importance of mineral resources for the development of modern society.
- The economic and legal challenges faced by the mining industry in Southeast Europe.
- The role of foreign investment in the development of the Southeast European mining industry.
- The legal framework surrounding mining activities in Southeast Europe.
- The mineral potential and production in Southeast Europe.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
This section will summarize the main themes, arguments, or narrative elements of each chapter. * **About this book:** This chapter provides an overview of the book's objectives, methodology, and approach, highlighting the importance of a holistic and integrated analysis of the Southeast European mining industry. * **Introduction and geographical key data:** This section introduces the economic area of Europe, the marketing area of the European Union, and the geographical definitions of Southeast Europe. It emphasizes the importance of the European mineral potential and explores factors influencing investment in the mining sector. * **Economic basis:** This section delves into the general economic indicators of Southeast Europe, providing an analysis of economic indicators of specific Southeast European countries. It also discusses the importance of the mining industry, including its contributions to the production of metallic mineral resources, industrial minerals, energy resources, and construction aggregates. * **Legal basis:** This section examines the form of government and administrative divisions of Southeast European countries, focusing on constitutions, forms of government, and administrative divisions. It further explores the overview of existing mining laws and delves into the complexities of mineral rights in the region.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this book are: Southeast Europe, mining, mineral resources, legal framework, economic indicators, investment, European Union, mineral potential, mining industry, metallic minerals, industrial minerals, energy resources, construction aggregates, form of government, administrative division, mineral rights. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of the Southeast European mining industry, both in terms of its economic and legal aspects.- Quote paper
- Thomas Heise (Author), 2009, Legal and Economic Basis for Performing Mining Activities in Southeast Europe, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/137815
