Event

Cemex Minerals Day in Hungary

2011.05.13
Cemex
Hajóállomás
Bugyi Quarry
H-1095 Budapest

Contact:
klara lepp

klara.lepp@cemex.com

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Open Day in Bugyi Quarry\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2011, in frame of European Mineral Days event CEMEX Hungary organized an Open Day event in Bugyi Quarry near to Budapest on Friday 13th May. CEMEX Hungary invited school children from primary schools nearby in order to show how the needs of mining operation can be put in line with the natural environment. The aim of the event was to create connection between conserving natural heritage of past and creating value for the future. We at CEMEX Hungary believe that it is our responsibility to draw attention of future generation and neighbourhood to the importance of mining industry. \r\n\r\nThe program incorporated documentaries, mineral testing and competition. \r\nThe event took place in two separate part of the quarry. Firstly, groups of children could take a look at the quarry and how the operation goes in a short guided tour. At this site they learnt about the severe security requirements of working on the site and they listened to lecture on minerals. They were provided with all the necessary PPE in order to be safe throughout the tour. Secondly, they were carried on horse carriage to the other part of quarry lake to a camp site. Here they were listening to educational lecture on the natural life of Bugyi area, played quiz games. Both children and other participants of the event enjoyed being close to the nature and see the quarry from a different point of view. The children learned fast and easily under uncommon circumstances far from normal lessons and classrooms. \r\nHead of the Hungarian Mining Association joined the event and expressed his satisfaction with our company’s participation and the assured his support to raise the awareness of the industry. \r\nAfter seeing that all children were so eager and excited to take part in the programs, the Company decided to organise this event biannually.

Minerals Day napok a Cemex Hungary Bugyi Kavicsbányájában

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