Zeolite extraction sites in the Petrota-Trigono area of Orestiada, where vast reserves of high-quality natural zeolite have been identified, were visited by the newly elected Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace, Mr Giorgos Pavlidis, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Governor of Evros, Mr Dimitris Petrović, and regional councillors. “Our presence here, at the site…
The new Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace at the zeolite deposit in Petrota, Orestiada, on 17 August 2014.
Two New Democracy MPs from Thrace have accused officials of serving personal interests by failing to exploit Thrace’s zeolite reserves. They are Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, former ministers, who do not, however, name the personal interests they are denouncing. At the same time, and after a three-year delay, the Greek courts have dismissed, on…
By bringing this issue to the fore, Greek zeolite is effectively mobilising the Greek authorities, not only because of the bureaucracy, but because certain factors relating to the environment and human health are of the utmost importance. Greek zeolite must set an example in this sector, because we have had enough of unacceptable licences being…
Photographs from the Zeolite municipal vegetable garden in Alexandroupoli on 11 August 2014
The new phase for zeolite stems from a strategic combination of applications and licensing. The former demonstrate to producers in practical terms what zeolite offers in terms of product quality and increased production. The latter, with the first licence granted, are beginning to attract investment interest, and the number of candidates for deposit sites is…
A question was put to the Ministers for the Environment, Finance, Development and Rural Development, as well as the Minister for Macedonia and Thrace, was tabled by New Democracy MPs Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, raising the issue of the utilisation of zeolite in Thrace. As they state: One of the greatest opportunities for development…
Zeolite-grown vegetables, trees, flowers and vines by Grigoris Azoridis, grown from traditional seeds in Nea Orestiada, 4 August 2014
Electron microscope image (x40,000) of zeolite (clinoptilolite) The best-known zeolite region in Greece is in the northern part of the Prefecture of Evros, with the zeolite formations extending into Bulgarian territory, where they are being extensively mined by a Greek company, whilst on Greek territory there is no mining activity whatsoever, as the Greek…
Zeolite analysis – Kokkalo area. http://www.olympus-minerals.com/misc/213670.pdf
New prospects for the exploitation of zeolite. The first exploration licence is set to be issued for Petrota in Evros – the challenge is to process it locally to ensure added value. 1 July 2014 is now regarded as a ‘landmark’ date for the future of the much-discussed exploitation of zeolite reserves in Thrace. This…
Greek Zeolite on the Komotini Municipality website – www.komotini.gr
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