Author(s):
1. Sokol Mati, Geology and Mining Faculty, Albania

Abstract:
This article gives a review of the adoption of legislation and mining strategy of Albania towards the global mining policies as a continuous process, evaluation of all its components, territorial planning, re-evaluation of mineral reserves, specific mineral strategies, partnered state-private business, efficiency of legal acts, obligations of mining institutions, national and regional employment policy and environmental issues, as well as the social aspects in mining areas, facing new problems in mining activities in Albania, related it with the mining activity in the Balkan region, European countries and globally, to ensure a sustainable and long term development through effective investments. The long term strategy of minerals of Albania carried out under political and institutional reforms toward integration of the country in the EC structures will serve the politicians to look at mining industry as a profit source for the country, for employment and sustainable development of the economy. In the article is presented development in mining activity, new concepts for mining activities connected with the adoption of our strategies with European strategy for minerals, challenges, trade and requests for minerals, ways of information of government organisms, stronger focus on the supervision and monitoring of existing (and future) contracts, transparency to the public, transparency on decision making, involvement of the local authorities, good governance, fight the corruption, perfection of institutional structures of mining service and legislation which will create a clear vision for the role of mining industry in the future with slogan “ Minerals and Energy for a sustainable development”.In order to offer such mineral resources by creating profit activities, maximum profit to citizens, fight the poverty especially in rural areas and create employment.

Thematic field:
System engineering, risk management and modern trends

Date of abstract submission:
29.05.2017.

Conference:
7th Balkan Mining Congress

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