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EXPERT COMMITTEE LEAD

EXPERT COMMITTEE LEAD

EXPERT COMMITTEE GEOTHERMICS

EXPERT COMMITTEE GEOTHEMICS

CHEMISTS COMMITTEE

CHEMISTS COMMITTEE

EXPERT COMMITTEE DEPOSITS & RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

EXPERT COMMITTEE DEPOSITS & RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

YOUNG MEMBERS WORKING GROUP

YOUNG MEMBERS WORKING GROUP

EXPERT COMMITTEE ZINC

EXPERT COMMITTEE ZINC

EXPERT COMMITTEE COPPER

EXPERT COMMITTEE COPPER

HISTORY COMMITTEE

HISTORY COMMITTEE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

EXPERT COMMITTEE SURFACE MINING TECHNOLOGIES

EXPERT COMMITTEE SURFACE MINING TECHNOLOGIES

EXPERT COMMITTEE LIGHT METALS

EXPERT COMMITTEE LIGHT METALS

EXPERT COMMITTEE SPECIAL METALS

EXPERT COMMITTEE SPECIAL METALS

SYMPOSIUM SECURING RAW MATERIALS FOR EUROPE

SYMPOSIUM SECURING RAW MATERIALS FOR EUROPE

SEMINAR RARE EARTH

SEMINAR RARE EARTH

SEMINAR BATTERY MATERIALS

SEMINAR BATTERY MATERIALS

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Oct 2024

About the Expert Committees

The technical-scientific work of the GDMB is carried out in its specialist committees. Their members meet regularly to discuss the latest technical and scientific findings in their fields. In addition to a lecture program, topic-related plant tours round off the meetings. The current and future work of the technical committees is determined in internal meetings. Working groups are formed at short notice to deal with individual problems. Their number and focus are variable and are adapted to current requirements.

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE GEOTHERMICS

March 13th – 14th, 2024
1020 Vienna, Neulinggasse 38, Austria

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Neu

The Geothermal Energy Technical Committee aims to further developing a broad application of geothermal energy. It fosters knowledge exchange between different stakeholders, helps to improve public acceptance of Geothermal energ and consolidates boundary conditions for new geothermal projects.

Inquiries: fa-geothermie@gdmb.de Phone: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

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GeoSphere Austria
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COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE GEOTHERMICS

March 13th – 14th, 2024
1020 Vienna, Neulinggasse 38, Austria

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Neu

The Geothermal Energy Technical Committee aims to further developing a broad application of geothermal energy. It fosters knowledge exchange between different stakeholders, helps to improve public acceptance of Geothermal energ and consolidates boundary conditions for new geothermal projects.

Inquiries: fa-geothermie@gdmb.de Phone: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

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GeoSphere Austria
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COMPLETED: SEMINAR
RARE EARTH

March 20th – 21st, 2024
CUTEC Clausthaler Umwelttechnik Forschungszentrum
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

Head’s: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Neu
Co-Organizers:
Dr. Christoph Gauert, Dr.-Ing. Frank Leschhorn, Dr.-Ing. Tobias Elwert

Contents: Exploitation and extraction of rare earthe from natural ressources and recycling materials, markets and international cooperations.

Inquiries:  gdmb@gdmb.de, Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

COMPLETED:
SEMINAR RARE EARTH

March 20th-21st, 2024
CUTEC Clausthaler Umwelttechnik Forschungszentrum
Leibnitzstrasse 23, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

Head’s: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Neu
Co-Organizers:
Dr. Christoph Gauert, Dr.-Ing. Frank Leschhorn, Dr.-Ing. Tobias Elwert

Contents: Exploitation and extraction of rare earthe from natural ressources and recycling materials, markets and international cooperations.

Contact Information: gdmb@gdmb.de  Landline: +49 5323 9379 – 0

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COMPLETED: SEMINAR BATTERY MATERIALS

June 12th – 13th, 2024
Hotel Der Föhrenhof, Kirchhorster Str. 2, 30659 Hannover, Germany

Program

EC-Head´s: Dr. Eric Becker, Dipl.-Ing. Timm Lux

The seminar deals with topics relating to raw material requirements resulting from technical trends and dynamic market development.
In addition, the processing of battery raw materials & production as well as the recycling of battery materials will be analyzed.

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de +49 5323 93 79 – 0

COMPLETED: SEMINAR BATTERY MATERIALS

June 12th – 13th, 2024
Hotel Der Föhrenhof, Kirchhorster Str. 2, 30659 Hannover, Germany

Program

EC-Head´s: Dr. Eric Becker, Dipl.-Ing. Timm Lux

The seminar deals with topics relating to raw material requirements resulting from technical trends and dynamic market development.
In addition, the processing of battery raw materials & production as well as the recycling of battery materials will be analyzed.

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de +49 5323 93 79 – 0

Light Metals Expert Committee 2024

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LOI Tenova

COMPLETED:
EXPERT COMMITTEE
LIGHT METALS

September 3th – 4th, 2024
Terhills Hotel | Zetellaan 68, 3630 Maasmechelen 

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Michael Schwalbe

Inquiries:
fa-leichtmetall@gdmb.de
+49 5323 9379 – 0

FA leichtmetall 2023, Hamburg auf Einladung Speira

COMPLETED:
EXPERT COMMITTEE LIGHT METALS

September 3th – 4th, 2024
Terhills Hotel | Zetellaan 68, 3630 Maasmechelen 

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Michael Schwalbe

Inquiries:
fa-leichtmetall@gdmb.de
+49 5323 9379 – 0

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EMAX Logo
LOI Tenova

COMPLETED:
EXPERT COMMITTEE LEAD

September 12th – 13th, 2024
Johannastraße 2, 26945 Nordenham, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Zschiesche

The Lead Specialist Committee forms the discussion and exchange platform for lead producers and lead processors among the members of the GDMB. Since it also deals primarily with scientific and environmentally relevant issues, the universities of Aachen, Freiberg and Leoben are also represented on the committee, as are university representatives from other language countries from time to time.

Inquiries:   fa-blei@gdmb.de   Te.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

Sponsor

Glencore Nodenham

COMPLETED:
EXPERT COMMITTEE LEAD

September 12th – 13th, 2024
Johannastraße 2, 26945 Nordenham, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Zschiesche

The Lead Specialist Committee forms the discussion and exchange platform for lead producers and lead processors among the members of the GDMB. Since it also deals primarily with scientific and environmentally relevant issues, the universities of Aachen, Freiberg and Leoben are also represented on the committee, as are university representatives from other language countries from time to time.

Inquiries:   fa-blei@gdmb.de   Te.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

Sponsor

Glencore Nodenham

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Glencore Nodenham

COMPLETED:
EXPERT COMMITTEE ZINC

September 12th – 13th, 2024
Johannastraße 2, 26945 Nordenham, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr.-Ing. Sabina Grund

GDMB’s Zinc Expert Committee is THE platform for technical and scientific exchange on all topics relating to zinc extraction, recycling and also further processing for more than 70 years, now. Once a year, Europe’s zinc experts meet for a one-day event to learn with and from each other. Lectures are an integral part of the event, as is personal exchange to expand the professional network. Exciting excursions to plants are an integral part of the program.

Inquiries:  fa-zink@gdmb.de  Tel.: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE ZINC

September 12th – 13th, 2024
Johannastraße 2, 26945 Nordenham, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr.-Ing. Sabina Grund

GDMB’s Zinc Expert Committee is THE platform for technical and scientific exchange on all topics relating to zinc extraction, recycling and also further processing for more than 70 years, now. Once a year, Europe’s zinc experts meet for a one-day event to learn with and from each other. Lectures are an integral part of the event, as is personal exchange to expand the professional network. Exciting excursions to plants are an integral part of the program.

Inquiries:  fa-zink@gdmb.de; Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

Sponsor

Glencore Nodenham

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE SPECIAL METALS

September 18th – 19th, 2024
Heraeus Precious Metals
Heraeusstraße 12-14, 63450 Hanau, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr.-Ing. Eric Becker

Due to the increasingly widespread use of special and precious metals in the industrial and consumer sectors, these metals are of great importance in terms of raw material deposits and their extraction, refining processes and extreme purities, areas of application, and recycling of returned materials. In addition to the classic precious and refractory metals, the focus is increasingly on the rare earth and semiconductor metals and their compounds used in electronics/optics and regenerative energy production.

Inquiries:  fa-sondermetalle@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

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COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE SPECIAL METALS

September 18th – 19th, 2024
Heraeus Precious Metals
Heraeusstraße 12-14, 63450 Hanau, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr.-Ing. Eric Becker

Due to the increasingly widespread use of special and precious metals in the industrial and consumer sectors, these metals are of great importance in terms of raw material deposits and their extraction, refining processes and extreme purities, areas of application, and recycling of returned materials. In addition to the classic precious and refractory metals, the focus is increasingly on the rare earth and semiconductor metals and their compounds used in electronics/optics and regenerative energy production.

Inquiries:  fa-sondermetalle@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

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Heraeus

COMPLETED: GENERAL ASSEMBLY

September 26th, 2024
Glückauf – Saal, Clausthal – Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

The General Assembly (GA) is the highest organ of the GDMB association. It shall be convented by the president at least once a year, and provides the opportunity to all members to shape the development of the organization.
Minutes of the GA are published in the associations journals World of Mining – Surface & Underground and World of Metallurgy – ERZMETALL on an annual base.

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de +49 5323 9379 – 0

COMPLETED: GENERAL ASSEMBLY

September 26th, 2024
Glückauf – Saal, Clausthal – Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

The General Assembly (GA) is the highest organ of the GDMB association. It shall be convented by the president at least once a year, and provides the opportunity to all members to shape the development of the organization.
Minutes of the GA are published in the associations journals World of Mining – Surface & Underground and World of Metallurgy – ERZMETALL on an annual base.

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de  +49 5323 9379 – 0

COMPLETED: HISTORY COMMITTEE

September 27th – 28th, 2024
Göttingen, Germany

Programm

EC-Head: Oberberghauptmann a.D. Prof. Dr. h.c. Reinhard Schmidt

At its 66th annual meeting on September 27th/28th, 2024 in Göttingen, the GDMB History Committee will take a true journey through time into the history of the city.
The University of Göttingen has been a training center for Harz mineralogists, miners and metallurgists in the Kingdom of Hanover since the 18th century. In 1783, the “First Chemical Laboratory of the Georg August University” was built. The king wanted to “give young people who have the desire and ability to learn mining science the opportunity to do so.”

Professors at the institute were Johann Gmelin, Friedrich Stromeyer, Friedrich Wöhler, Hans Hübner, Victor Meyer and Otto Wallach. They made Göttingen a center of research and a training center of world renown.

Accordingly, Göttingen is still the city with the most Nobel Prize winners in the world: an impressive 45 in number. A real center of the natural sciences!
The universal genius Friedrich Wöhler laid the foundation for the rapid development of the aluminum industry, among other things. Carl Josef Bayer, whose professor Bunsen comes from Göttingen, developed the extraction of bauxite using caustic soda in 1888. A process that is still valid today.

If you want to learn more about Göttingen’s importance for mining and metallurgy, then take part in guided tours of the Göttingen Chemistry Museum and the Physics Cabinet, hear reports from the (great) grandchildren of Wöhler and Bayer, and lectures on aluminum technology from yesterday to today, and take a city tour to the Bismarck House, the Wöhler and Gauß-Weber monuments, and the old chemical laboratory.

Inquiries: fa-geschichte@gdmb.de  +49 5323 9379 – 0

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COMPLETED: HISTORY COMMITTEE

September 27th – 28th, 2024
Göttingen, Germany

Programm

EC-Head: Oberberghauptmann a.D. Prof. Dr. h.c. Reinhard Schmidt

Since its foundation in 1957, the GDMB History Committee has pursued the objectives of researching the mining industry, awakening interest in the history of mining and metallurgy, collecting the literature on metal extraction in the Central European region, and maintaining an awareness of miners’ culture and miners’ tradition as an integral part of mining and metallurgical history.

Within the framework of these objectives, very well-attended conferences are held annually, not only in Germany, but also in Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland and Slovakia.

Inquiries: fa-geschichte@gdmb.de  +49 5323 9379 – 0

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MetSoc

EXPERT COMMITTEE SURFACE MINING TECHNOLOGIES

The Expert Committee will not take place this year

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Thorsten Volkmer

The committee focuses on the extraction and processing of near-surface mineral raw materials and related issues of exploration and evaluation of deposits, mining and processing technology, mine planning, subsequent use and raw material security
including approval procedures for raw material extraction in the areas of environmental protection, landscape conservation and water management. A particular concern of the expert committee is the technical-scientific exchange of experience and information with close reference to industrial practice.

Inquiries: fa-tagebautechnik@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

EXPERT COMMITTEE SURFACE MINING TECHNOLOGIES

The Expert Committee will not take place this year

EC-Head: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Thorsten Volkmer

The committee focuses on the extraction and processing of near-surface mineral raw materials and related issues of exploration and evaluation of deposits, mining and processing technology, mine planning, subsequent use and raw material security
including approval procedures for raw material extraction in the areas of environmental protection, landscape conservation and water management. A particular concern of the expert committee is the technical-scientific exchange of experience and information with close reference to industrial practice.

Inquiries: fa-tagebautechnik@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

COMPLETED: SYMPOSIUM SECURING RAW MATERIALS FOR EUROPE

October 21th – 22th, 2024
TU Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

EC-Leader: Dr.-Ing. Tobias Elwert,
Co-Leader:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Goldmann, Dr. Eric Becker

The symposium focuses on political boundary conditions in Europe, North America and China, in particular:
– impact of trends & market developments on demand
– trends in mining and recycling – perspective of R&D
– deposits of required raw materials
– best industrial practices

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de / Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

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COMPLETED: SYMPOSIUM SECURING RAW MATERIALS FOR EUROPE

October 21th – 22th, 2024
TU Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Program

EC-Leader: Dr.-Ing. Tobias Elwert,
Co.Leader:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Goldmann, Dr. Eric Becker

The symposium focuses on political boundary conditions in Europe, North America and China, in particular:
– impact of trends & market developments on demand
– trends in mining and recycling – perspective of R&D
– deposits of required raw materials
– best industrial practice

Inquiries: gdmb@gdmb.de /   Tel.: +49 5323 9379 – 0

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Glörfeld

COMPLETED: CHEMISTS EXPERT COMMITTEE

November 12th – 13th, 2024
Kassel, Germany

Program

EC-Head’s: Dr. Sonja Priggemeyer
Dr. Elke Lossin

The participants in the Chemists’ Committee are proven experts in the field of analysis of non-ferrous metals. They work in companies of the non-ferrous metal industry, in scientific institutions of research societies, in the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, as well as at renowned suppliers of analytical equipment.

Inquiries:  fa-chemiker@gdmb.de Tel.: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

COMPLETED: CHEMISTS EXPERT COMMITTEE

November 12th – 13th, 2024
Kassel, Germany

Program

EC-Head’s: Dr. Sonja Priggemeyer
Dr. Elke Lossin

The participants in the Chemists’ Committee are proven experts in the field of analysis of non-ferrous metals. They work in companies of the non-ferrous metal industry, in scientific institutions of research societies, in the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, as well as at renowned suppliers of analytical equipment.

Inquiries: fa-chemiker@gdmb.de  Tel.: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

Sponsors

Glörfeld

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE DEPOSITS & RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

The Expert Committee will not take place this year

EC-Head: Dr. Christoph Gauert

Through its members, the Expert Committee Deposits and Raw Materials Management gathers industrial, official and university expertise in the field of mineral and especially metallic primary as well as secondary raw materials, from deposit research and exploration to the resulting economic and ecological assessments. One of the most important tasks is the networking of the existing know-how of the different actors and knowledge carriers from industrial and academic fields.

Inquiries:  fa-lagerstaetten@gdmb.de  Tel.: +49 5323 9370 – 0

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE DEPOSITS & RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

The Expert Committee will not take place this year

EC-Head: Dr. Christoph Gauert

Through its members, the Expert Committee Deposits and Raw Materials Management gathers industrial, official and university expertise in the field of mineral and especially metallic primary as well as secondary raw materials, from deposit research and exploration to the resulting economic and ecological assessments. One of the most important tasks is the networking of the existing know-how of the different actors and knowledge carriers from industrial and academic fields.

Inquiries:  fa-lagerstaetten@gdmb.de  Tel.: +49 5323 9370 – 0

Sponsors

Schwermetall

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE COPPER

November 27th – 28th, 2024
Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach GmbH
Hennes-Weisweiler-Allee 1, 41179 Moenchengladbach, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr. Stefan Konetschnik

The Copper Technical Committee is an information and discussion platform for specialists in the copper processing and copper producing industries as well as for scientific and metallurgical universities and institutes. It is intended to serve the exchange of ideas in the development of technology, science and environmental protection in relation to the smelting, refining and production of copper.

Inquiries:   fa-kupfer@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

COMPLETED: EXPERT COMMITTEE COPPER

November 27th – 28th, 2024
Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach GmbH
Hennes-Weisweiler-Allee 1, 41179 Moenchengladbach, Germany

Program

EC-Head: Dr. Stefan Konetschnik

The Copper Technical Committee is an information and discussion platform for specialists in the copper processing and copper producing industries as well as for scientific and metallurgical universities and institutes. It is intended to serve the exchange of ideas in the development of technology, science and environmental protection in relation to the smelting, refining and production of copper.

Inquiries: fa-kupfer@gdmb.de   Tel.: +49 5323 93 79 – 0

Sponsors

Schwermetall

YOUNG MEMBERS WORKING GROUP

AKJM-Head’s: Dipl.-Ing. Lukas Manthey, Niklas Hartung (Clausthal), Jasmin Groß (Aachen), Patrick Reimann (Freiberg)

The Young Members Working Group (AKJM) aims to integrate younger GDMB members (young engineers and students) more strongly into the activities of the Society and to involve them in its tasks. Furthermore, a higher participation of young members in events of the technical committees and district groups is aimed at. The AKJM conducts its own continuing education seminars. The working group is represented by contact persons at many universities. With its activities, the GDMB wants to present itself primarily to students and young engineers.
In addition, we want to promote the engineering profession. Through company visits, a realistic insight into the diverse activities of geologists, mining engineers, processors, metallurgists and related professions is to be given. Job prospects and career opportunities will be presented in short lectures. Young and experienced colleagues report on their experiences and give tips for choosing a profession and a successful career. Excursions and seminars provide additional opportunities to make personal contacts and clarify further questions.

Inquiries:
akjm@gdmb.de
+49 5323 93 79 – 0

YOUNG MEMBERS WORKING GROUP

AKJM-Head’s: Dipl.-Ing. Lukas Manthey, Niklas Hartung (Clausthal),
Jasmin Groß (Aachen), Patrick Reimann (Freiberg)

The Young Members Working Group (AKJM) aims to integrate younger GDMB members (young engineers and students) more strongly into the activities of the Society and to involve them in its tasks. Furthermore, a higher participation of young members in events of the technical committees and district groups is aimed at. The AKJM conducts its own continuing education seminars. The working group is represented by contact persons at many universities. With its activities, the GDMB wants to present itself primarily to students and young engineers.
In addition, we want to promote the engineering profession. Through company visits, a realistic insight into the diverse activities of geologists, mining engineers, processors, metallurgists and related professions is to be given. Job prospects and career opportunities will be presented in short lectures. Young and experienced colleagues report on their experiences and give tips for choosing a profession and a successful career. Excursions and seminars provide additional opportunities to make personal contacts and clarify further questions.

Inquiries:
akjm@gdmb.de
+49 5323 93 79 – 0