Welcome and Glückauf!

The German Mine Surveyor Association (Deutscher Markscheider-Verein e.V. - DMV) invites you to attend the XV International Congress of the ISM in Aachen - Germany in 2013.

The Congress will serve to push forward the science and transfer of expertise in the mine surveyor's scope of work, in mining and the raw material industry. Germany with its long mining tradition is one of the largest and most competitive European mining region with a high economic importance. Germany's mining technology as well as its top ranked universities and research institutions with their high international reputation stand for cutting-edge technology developed for mining and post mining worldwide.
Beyond that, Germany is an important global player for research of renewable energy resources.

Germany and especially Aachen offers you a warm welcome - with its international flair, 2000 years of history, a rich cultural heritage and wonderful natural surroundings.

We welcome you to our wonderful country and look forward to your active participation in the XV International Mine Surveying Congress 2013 in Aachen - Germany.

Sincerely

Prof. Dr. Axel Preusse	Carsten Wedekind
President of the ISM	President of the DMV