Mining Industry Key to Bulgaria’s Economic Future, Says Chamber Head on Miners' Day

Metodi Yordanov, Kamelia Tsvetanova

Dragomir Draganov (BTA Photo/Minko Chernev)

Sofia,

18.08.2025 13:21

(BTA)

The mining industry must be appreciated, understood, and supported, as there can be no stable economy or modern industry without it, said Dragomir Draganov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology (BMGK). He opened ceremony of the organization, which is part of the national celebration of Miners' Day here on Monday.

"Today's celebration honors the people who build one of the strategic sectors of the economy," Draganov noted. According to him, the sector employs over 18,000 people and contributes about 5% of the country's GDP. He emphasized that mineral resources are at the foundation of the green and digital transformation.

Companies in the sector are not seeking special treatment but rely on consistent policies that enable long-term planning. The future of the industry depends on available resources and the environment in which the sector operates, he added. The ceremonial meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov, and Minister of Labor and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov.

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