Mihael Tost

Mihael Tost is an Austrian expert in sustainable mining and the head of the Department of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resource Economics at Montan University in Leoben, Austria. He advocates for responsible mining practices that minimize environmental impact, emphasizing the advantages of underground mining methods. Tost has been involved in discussions surrounding various mining projects in Europe, including the 'Jadar' lithium mine in Serbia, where he highlighted the reduced ecological footprint of underground operations compared to surface mining.