Idrija hosts the Annual Forum of the European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation
Idrija, Slovenia, hosted the Annual Forum of the European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation (MINES.B) from 18 to 20 June 2026, bringing together the network’s members for several intensive and highly productive working sessions. The event, organised by the CUDHg – Idrija Mercury Heritage Management Centre, a member of the Federation since 2022, combined […]
“Caminos Mineros”: International Awards for a Mining Heritage Tourism Project
The European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation (MINES.B) proudly celebrates the international success of the promotional film Caminos Mineros, a cultural and tourism project from the Andorra–Sierra de Arcos region (Teruel, Aragón, Spain). Directed by filmmaker Iryna Melnyk and produced by Aradex, the film won First Prize in the Commercial/Advertisement category at the prestigious […]
MINES.B at the Stati Generali del Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara
During the Stati Generali of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, held on May 15th, 2026, at Pozzo Sella, within the historic Monteponi mining complex in Iglesias, a special session entitled “MINES.B: The European Federation of Santa Barbara Mining Routes” was dedicated to the role of the European network in promoting mining heritage and to […]
European Mining Routes Day: Europe Walking together along its mining heritage trails
On May 9, 2026, during Europe Day celebrations, the first edition of the European Mining Routes Day took place. Organized by the European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation – MINES.B, the initiative brought together mining communities and territories from across Europe through walks, excursions, cultural activities, and shared experiences dedicated to the promotion of […]
MAY 9 -EUROPEAN MINING ROUTES DAY
WALKING TOGETHER IN MEMORY MAY 9 MARKS THE LAUNCH OF EUROPEAN MINING ROUTES DAY On Europe Day, mining regions across the continent come together to tell a shared story of work, identity, and landscapes shaped by a common past. May 9 marks the debut of European Mining Routes Day—the European Day of Mining Routes—an […]
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the MINES.B Federation and the University of Cagliari
The European Federation of Santa Barbara Mining Routes – MINES.B and the University of Cagliari (UNICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at promoting structured forms of collaboration in the fields of research, enhancement of mining heritage, and sustainable territorial development. The University of Cagliari builds upon a well-established academic tradition in Mining Engineering, […]
The European Mining Routes of Santa Barbara Federation launches a call for young videomakers: a unique international project to tell the history of mining communities
The European Mining Routes of Santa Barbara Federation – MINES.B is pleased to announce the opening of a call for young videomakers for an international documentary project involving the Federation’s partners. This project aims to collect the stories of European miners, protagonists of one of the most significant pages of the industrial and social history of the […]
Preserving Mining Heritage: Culturas Mineras Highlights the Power of Associationism in Andorra Sierra de Arcos
On the 30 of August, the Comarca Andorra Sierra de Arcos hosted one of the days of the itinerant programme Culturas Mineras, promoted by the International Committee for the Conservation and Defence of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH). This event focused the debate on the role of associationism in preserving the heritage of the glorious mining era. The Culturas […]