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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mission Bassin Minier du Nord pas de calais
The Mission Bassin Minier (MBM) is a French public institution established in 2000 by government decision with the specific purpose of supporting local and regional authorities in the promotion, protection, and sustainable redevelopment of the former coalfield of the Nord–Pas de Calais region. The territory it oversees, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in […]
Men and Women of Mining – Travelling exhibition
The exhibition Men and Women of Mining is a project promoted by the European Federation of Mining Routes of Santa Barbara (MINES.B), created to celebrate the memory, culture, and heritage of the territories that share a common mining history. Through a selection of archival photographs and visual narratives, the exhibition pays tribute to the men […]
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Saint Barbara – Celebrations from the past to the present
The European Federation of Mining Routes of Saint Barbara (MINES.B) is pleased to present this booklet, a choral work realised by its partners dedicated to the figure of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. This work comes from the desire to preserve and enhance the rich intangible mining heritage linked to the cult of […]
MINES.B THESIS AWARD 2026
The European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation (MINES.B) hereby launches this international call for applications for the awarding of the MINES.B Thesis Award 2026, aimed at rewarding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree thesis distinguished by its high scientific, cultural and applied value in the field of European mining heritage. The competition forms part of […]
MINES.B International Thesis Award 2026
The European Mining Routes of Saint Barbara Federation (MINES.B) has officially launched the International Call for Applications for the MINES.B Thesis Award 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting and rewarding high-quality academic research in the field of European mining heritage. The award is dedicated to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree theses distinguished by their scientific, cultural, and applied value, […]
Mission Bassin Minier
The Mission Bassin Minier (MBM) was created in 2000 by decision of the French government. This public body supports local and regional authorities in promoting urban regeneration and the sustainable redevelopment of the former coalfield. Since 2012, the Nord–Pas de Calais coal basin has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is considered […]
Celebrating Saint Barbara across Europe with the MINES.B Federation
On 4 December, the day dedicated to Saint Barbara, patron saint of miners, the MINES.B Federation joins its European partners in celebrating an occasion that has always served as a bridge between memory and identity in mining regions. From East to West across Europe, museums, cultural institutions, associations and local communities come together in a […]
The MINES.B Federation at the 14th Advisory Forum on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
The MINES.B Federation took part in the 14th Annual Advisory Forum on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held from 22 to 24 October 2025 in the evocative landscape of Cappadocia, Türkiye. This year’s edition, particularly significant as it marked the 25th anniversary of the European Landscape Convention, brought together more than 400 […]