During the conference priority issues for the 21st century will be discussed concerning opportunities for the development of an environmentally friendly, economically viable and socially acceptable mining industry. The impact on international competitiveness and globalization on the position of companies in Europe will also be presented. The conference can be an opportunity to exchange ideas on economic issues, and on the social and environmental aspects of the mining industry in Europe. It can also be a forum for the development of tools for promoting CSR, as an important element of long-term confidence of workers and consumers. See: http://www.min-pan.krakow.pl/pbs/konferencja/en/index.htm