Abstract
The first part of this article describes possible mining of lithium in the Czech Republic – brief geological conditions and mining methods, mining in Cínovec deposit in the past, and uses of lithium. This is related to another part of the article, which is focused on the foundation of a new field of study at VŠB-TU Ostrava, the first of this type in the Czech Republic. The field of study is focused on the preparation of graduates in the field of designing and realization of blasting works in surface and deep mining of mineral deposits, but also for opening and preparatory works. An inseparable part of the study is the professional experience leading to obtaining a blasting licence. The guarantor of this field of study is Milan Mikoláš. Next part of the article is dedicated to protection of conveyor belts, which is practised in Vršanská uhelná a.s., where there is currently about 19 kilometres of conveyor belt and its repair is very expensive and time-consuming. Vršanská uhelná a.s., after agreement with Matador, decided to try the ARB system (anti tear resistance breaker). The last part of the article presents Vršanská uhelná a.s., and their innovative way how to cooperate with the public through the project named Coal Safari, which provides excursions to mining sites for the public.
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