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The Future of Hard Coal Mining: transformation, competitiveness and energy security
10 September 2026 • 09:30
-11:00
Thematic scope
The Polish hard coal mining sector is currently at a turning point. The energy transition, rising operating costs, regulatory changes, and the need to ensure the country’s energy security are creating new challenges for the industry. The future of mining companies, improvements in operational efficiency, investment strategies, and the pace and model of sector transformation have become key priorities.
Main themes:
- The future of hard coal mining in Poland
- Transformation and modernization of mining companies
- Competitiveness and operational efficiency of the sector
- Energy security and the role of domestic energy resources
- Investments and new technologies in mining
- The future of mining regions and the labour market
Key questions:
- What role will coal play in Poland’s energy mix in the coming decades?
- How can the sector’s transformation be carried out in a socially and economically responsible manner?
- How can the efficiency and competitiveness of mining companies be enhanced?
- Which investments will be crucial for the future development of the industry?
- How can the energy transition be reconciled with the need to ensure secure and reliable energy supplies?