The Mineral Wealth and Island Development.

In this work, starting with the main characteristics of the mining and metallurgical industry and its values we attempt to propose mining activities that take into account the environmentally sensitive area of Greek islands. We seek to create opportunities for a development beyond the tourism and the creation of conditions for the utilization the primary sources of the local economy. We formed three action guidelines. The first relates to the importance of identification and registration of the mineral potential of each island; regardless of the intent to go or not into mining. The second concerns the utilization of underground mining technology that in these cases allow competitive mining and environmental protection. The third put consideration in the research and rehabilitation of former mining or industrial sites in order through this approach to achieve familiarity between people of the region and some of the characters of technological thinking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]