Happy Miner’s Day!

4th December 2023 Happy Miner’s Day!

In many countries, the 4th or 6th of December are special days. These days mining community gathers and celebrates St. Barbara’s (Barbórka) or National Miners Day. These days we celebrate the dedication and skills of all hard-working miners who bring out value from underground to earth and all people who are involved in the mining industry.

These days the Authorities of the World Mining Congress would like to thank all miners for all the hard work and dedication that they are showing with each shift and with each ride down, underground. We would like to wish you good health, prosperity, happiness, and safety back to your homes and your families, those who will no longer be able to do that we honor.

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