Minerals Information Working Group
The IGI has published a factsheet on the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) on Thursday 23rd May 2024 – Press Release
Please see link below for the CRMA factsheet.
A More Diverse, Sustainable Supply of Critical Raw Materials in Europe
Factsheets on mineral exploration and mining in Ireland were previously published in March 2021 – Press Release
Please see links below for a series of factsheets on minerals and mining on the island of Ireland.
Mine Planning and Environmental Oversight
Mineral Exploration In Ireland
The Minerals Information Working Group was first convened in March 2020 to provide factual, science-led information on mineral exploration and mining in Ireland. The role of the IGI Minerals Information Working Group is to support the IGI in better informing policy makers and addressing misinformation and public perception problems surrounding the minerals sector in Ireland from a geoscience perspective. The IGI’s Code of Ethics and Constitution are relevant to all working groups and Professional members. The IGI is a professional body which represents members from many different fields. The IGI does not carry out lobbying activities.
The current members of MIWG are:
Emer Blackwell PGeo. – Geological Consultant & Chairperson of MIWG
Christian Schaffalitzky PGeo – Eurasia Mining plc
Miller O’Prey PGeo – Coeur Mining, Inc.
John Clifford PGeo – Minco Exploration Plc
Mark Patton PGeo – Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
Ed Slowey PGeo – Geological Consultant
Eamonn Grennan PGeo – Geological Consultant
Barry Balding PGeo – SLR Consulting
Hannah McGillycuddy MIT – SLR Consulting
John Barry PGeo – IRUS Consulting
Pól O’Seasnáin PGeo – EPA