A new exploration licence has been granted by the Decentralised Administration of Kavala for Greek zeolite in the Mavri Petra area, near Petrota in Northern Evros. Thus, the Thessaloniki-based company Olympus is continuing its research efforts, whilst at the same time awaiting the final permits to proceed to the general mining licence in the Kokkalo area, which is, of course, also located near Petrota. In practical terms, this means that work is being carried out in parallel to save time and lay the groundwork for the future, ensuring continuity with other deposits. This also highlights the significance of the whole matter in the Greek context and reinforces the idea that this is a national issue and not merely a local investment with no wider reach. For Greek zeolite is one of the cornerstones of our country\u2019s development, just as the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is for its recovery.<\/p>\n
Thrace needs development, and zeolite is a tangible solution to the problem. Furthermore, it can create jobs whilst simultaneously boosting agriculture and livestock farming across Greece, adding value to our products, turning them into high-quality products, if they were not so to begin with. In this sense, this new licence broadens the possibilities for our country, and it is important that all stakeholders recognise this, especially those responsible for granting exploration and, subsequently, extraction licences…<\/p>\n