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Working together for the future of mining regions - the second EMRIE stakeholder meeting
On 15 April 2026, the second meeting of stakeholders in the EMRIE project (`European Mining Regions Innovation Ecosystems supporting the Circularity and Resource Efficiency`) took place at Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
Consistency in regulatory frameworks was the main topic of the meeting of the geotechnical and construction sectors
The 5th Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Construction Congress is currently taking place. Piotr Litwa, President of the State Mining Authority, took part in the panel discussion entitled `Geological, Mining and Construction Law - Regulatory Consistency as the Foundation for the Efficient Implementation of Projects`.
The State Mining Authority has summarised the activities of the mining authorities in 2025
The `Report on the Activities of the Mining Authorities in 2025` has been published on the State Mining Authority's website. The report serves as a compendium of information on the annual work of the mining authorities.
„Kinga” passed through the tunnel under Pisarzowa
On 24 March, the President of the State Mining Authority and representatives of the District Mining Office in Kraków attended the completion of the emergency escape tunnel between Męcina and Mordarka, bored using the TBM “Kinga” (tunnel boring machine).
Experts discussed methane emission monitoring in Brussels
On 4 March in Brussels, representatives of the State Mining Authority took part in the fourth meeting of the working group of authorities responsible for implementing the Methane Regulation (EU) 2024/1787.
PGG and PKW facilities at the forefront of safe mining
On 24 February, at the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall in Krakow, during the 35th edition of the Mineral Resources & Energy Congress, awards and distinctions were presented in the ‘Safe Mine’ competition, co-organised by the State Mining Authority.
Good practices for tunnelling to be developed at the State Mining Authority
On 10 February, the first meeting of the Team for the Development of Good Practices in Tunnel Drilling was held at the State Mining Authority.
Mining helpline - every report is investigated
The mining helpline has been operating at the State Mining Authority since 2011, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It enables employees to report any irregularities or hazardous incidents that may threaten their health, life or safety at work by calling (+48) 32 736 19 47.
Safety of operations in the Baltic Sea under supervision
On 21 January, at the request of the Director of the District Mining Office in Gdańsk, a meeting of the Commission for the Safety of Activities Involving the Exploration, Appraisal or Extraction of Hydrocarbons from Deposits within the Maritime Areas of the Republic of Poland was held.
The “Karpatka” TBM shield breaks through the S19 tunnel
On Thursday morning, 10 December 2025, a ceremony was held at the construction site of the S19 Rzeszów Południe-Babica expressway to mark the completion of drilling works on the first 2,255-metre-long tunnel section and the breakthrough of the “Karpatka” TBM shield.