Greek Zeolite

Postgraduate Dissertation, Master’s Programme in Applied and Environmental Geology, Specialisation: Mineral Resources and the Environment – THESSALONIKI 2017 Christina I. Mytiglaki – Geologist Three-member Advisory and Examination Committee: N. Kantiranis, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Supervisor A. Filippidis, Professor, Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Member P. Misailidis, Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Member

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘From zeolite to product quality’. Malia Municipal Hall, Crete

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘zeolite in the development of Crete’. Heraklion Cultural Centre, 10 Plastira Avenue, Heraklion, Crete. Tuesday 30 May 2017, 8.00 pm Source: Nikos Lygeros  

Zeolite in the Development of Crete – Lecture by Nikos Lygeros in Heraklion, Crete – Tuesday 30 May The Department of Rural Development of the Municipality of Heraklion is organising an event on the theme: ‘Zeolite in the development of Crete’, with Mr Nikos Lygéros as the speaker, on Tuesday 30 May at 8.00 pm, in the Experimental Theatre hall of the Heraklion Cultural and Conference Centre (10 Plastira Avenue). The event will explore the uses of natural zeolite and its positive effects on crops, livestock farming and everyday life, whilst also providing a detailed account of its contribution to the ... Read more

A strong case for the development of new entrepreneurship – and, in particular, innovative and environmentally friendly entrepreneurship – zeolite is gaining momentum in our country, even before mining of the rich Greek deposits in Thrace has properly begun. [gallery columns=”2″ size=”medium” link=”none” ids=”10251,10250″] [innovation] The Zeolite | Zeolife and Zeotec Hellas Group venture By Vasso Vegiri A prime example is provided by the companies Zeolite | Zeolife in Evros and Zeotec Hellas Group in Volos, the former specialising in the standardisation of zeolite for every possible application and the production of natural, handmade soaps and cosmetics, whilst the latter ... Read more

Interview with N. Lygeros by N. Chazaridis. ALPHA Radio 88.6, Kavala, 1 March 2017

Following years of campaigning to promote the use of Greek zeolite, an official licence has been granted to operate the quarry for this industrial mineral, on a public plot of 83.4273 stremmata, at Kokkalo Petrotwn in the municipality of Orestiada, Evros, to Olympus S.A. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Environment and Energy on 20 February 2017 and bears the reference number: ΔΜΕΒΟ-Β/Φ6.11.7/171440/315. In practical terms, this means that we are moving not only into a new phase for zeolite, but into a whole new cycle. This is because it will be the first time in Greece’s history ... Read more

An evening event on the theme “Zeolite : Wealth for the country, innovation in Agricultural Science” An evening event on the theme “Zeolite: Wealth for the country, innovation in Agricultural Science” is being organised by the Agricultural Association of Magnesia, the Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and the Agricultural Environment at the University of Thessaly, the Region of Thessaly and the Metropolis of Demetrias and Almyros, on Saturday 28 January 2017 at 6.00 pm , at the Cultural Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Demetrias and Almyros (K. Kartalis – Anthimos Gazis). The speakers will be Anthoula Dimirkou and Professor ... Read more

DECISION THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR DECENTRALISED ADMINISTRATION OF MACEDONIA & THRACE WE DECIDE 1. We approve the direct lease, by the company ‘OLYMPOS S.A. INDUSTRIAL MINERALS’ for the public quarry site covering 83,427.30 m² located at the site ‘Kokkalo’ in the Community of Petrota, Municipality of Orestiada, Regional Unit of Evros, and defined by the coordinates stated in the ‘Ormenio’ 1:50,000 topographical map, L= 41° 45′, M= +2° 15′ please read the text published on the ‘Diafania’ portal below

HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL RAW MATERIALS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MINERAL RAW MATERIALS DIRECTORATE OF MINING, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS SECTION B (L-465) Postal Address: 119 Mesogeion Avenue Postcode: 101 92 ATHENS Enquiries: Kimon Alexiou Tel.: 210 696 9320 Fax: 210 696 9346 Athens, 21 October 2016 Ref. No.: D8-B/F6.14.8/184318/3673 Ref.: 183918/3600/2016 SUBJECT: Approval of the technical study for the operation of an industrial mineral (Zeolite ) quarry, covering an area of 83.4273 stremmata at the ‘KOKKALO’ site, Petroton, Orestiada Municipality, Evros Prefecture, by the company ‘OLYMPOS S.A.’. DECISION Having regard ... Read more

Featuring Nikos Lygeros, a multi-talented researcher, a scientific collaborator with universities, a specialist adviser even to prime ministers and presidents, with expertise ranging from the use of zeolite in agriculture to contemporary geopolitical manoeuvres, we had the opportunity to speak for a short while on Thursday morning (4 August), in the welcoming surroundings of the Peripou multi-purpose venue. As the conversation progressed, we realised it could have gone on for hours, so we limited ourselves to topics such as hydrocarbons, geopolitics and Turkey. Mr Lygeros and his colleagues were in Agios Nikolaos to brief a group of producers on the ... Read more

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘New findings on Greek zeolite’. Xenideio Cultural Centre, Aridaia, Wednesday 20 July 2016