Fall 2018 / Issue 59
above the national average, it inevitably leads to an increase
in the personal standard of employees and their families.
Do you think that the education sector in this seg-
ment will develop? What is the level of interest of the
new students at the Faculty of Mining in the recent
period?
Prof. Golomeov: Unquestionably, intensifying the activ-
ities in the mining sector by issuing more concessions for
Mining, at least in the Republic of Mace-
donia, is the most regulated industrial
branch under the constant supervision
of the inspection institutions. According
to the legislation, which is completely
harmonized with the European directives
for environmental protection, each mine
is obliged to possess an A integrated
environmental permit, for which it is nec-
essary to comply with very strict environ-
mental standards in terms of the impact
on the surrounding surface and ground-
water, air and soil
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detailed geological explorations and exploitation, which
would lead to the opening of new modern mines, there
will be significant increase in the interest of young people
for studying at our faculty. Of course, the secured work-
place and above-average incomes are additional motif for
young people. We are witnessing considerably diminished
interest in youth engaging in engineering professions. This
trend boils down to several aspects; on the one hand,
seriousness of the studies, and on the other hand, the
uncertain possibility for employment in the field of exper-
tise along with low average incomes are considered pretty
disastrously. With the opening of new modern mines with
semi-automated and automated technological processes
of exploitation and preparation of mineral resources, with
a high level of protection of employees, considerably
decreasing the negative impact on the wider environ-
ment, the perception of mining in the common man will
change. Uninformation and misinformation unjustifiably
create a negative attitude towards mining by civil environ-
mental associations that are then transferred to the wider
community. This is a trend not only in our country but also
in the wider Europe and around the world. On the other
hand, our modern lifestyle is determined by the use of
mineral resources. Mineral necessity is increasing rapidly
every day. Therefore, it is necessary to realize that the
fight for a healthy environment is not anyone’s exclusive
right, but only working together as a vocation, civic asso-
ciations and state authorities, we can provide sustainable
economic development and a healthy environment.
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