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The Technical University of Crete (TUC), proud member of the European University on Responsible Consumption and Production (EURECA-PRO), organizes a series of open scientific lectures to facilitate collaboration among students and faculty from all EURECA-PRO partners.
The next lecture of the series, hosted by the School of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) of the Technical University of Crete, will be delivered by Dr. Michael Tost, Professor of Sustainable Mining Technology at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, Austria.
Michael Tost's lecture is titled:
"SLO in Mining: What is it, why is it needed, how does it work, where does it break?"
and is scheduled to take place on:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 13:00 EET (12:00 CET)
and can be attended either physically or virtually:
Room M3.108 (School of MRE @ TUC Campus)
https://tuc-gr.zoom.us/j/99139379630?pwd=qsevAj0RXz1zsPl9ywwvJvg4DTi4bs.1
The lecture is open to all interested members of TUC and EURECA-PRO. An official, electronic certificate of attendance will be issued to all actual attendees who will register their participation during the lecture.
Abstract
The RM SLO PLUS Hub is a transformative initiative addressing the growing societal and environmental challenges facing Europe's Raw Materials (RM) sector. With the critical importance of raw materials for Europe's digital and green transition, the Project seeks to bridge gaps between RM operations and societal expectations through education, consulting, and networking. The Hub focuses on fostering Social License to Operate (SLO) by equipping stakeholders - companies, academia, policy makers, communities, and NGOs with knowledge and tools to enhance transparency, trust, and responsible RM practices. It will create a centralised repository for SLO best practices, offer training programs tailored to diverse stakeholders across the RM life-cycle, and establish consulting services for effective stakeholder engagement and compliance. A proof-of-concept pilot course, engaging 150 participants, will showcase innovative pedagogical tools, focusing on EU legislation, ESG principles, and real-world case studies. The Hub integrates expertise from academia, industry, and research organisations across key EU and RIS regions, ensuring comprehensive geographical and sectoral coverage. Aligned with EIT Raw Materials' strategic goals, the Hub promotes sustainable RM supply chains, enhances social acceptance, and contributes to Europe's competitive advantage in RM management. By fostering stakeholder collaboration, it ensures a socially accepted, green, and sustainable future for the RM sector.
Short Bio
Michael Tost is Professor of Sustainable Mining Technology at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria and owner of Mango Impact e.U, a sustainability consultancy in Austria. Michael has a PhD in mining and an environmental engineering master’s degree from Montanuniversität Leoben and various post-graduate courses at London Business School, UK and AGSM in Sydney, Australia. He is a passionate and motivated sustainable development and mining professional.
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EURECA-PRO is funded by the European Union under the Grant Agreement No 101124439 "EURECA-PRO 2.0". Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
