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OKD is the only producer of hard coal (bituminous coal) in the Czech Republic. Its coal is mined in the southern part of the Upper-Silesian coal basin – in the Ostrava-Karviná district... more »

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4.10.2011
An unfortunate accident occurred in Karvina Mine : Press releases

OSTRAVA (4 October 2011) – OKD, a.s., regrets to announce a fatality at the Karvina Mine, which took place in the night of 4 October 2011.... more


26.9.2011
OKD intends to explore coal and gas reserves in the Frenštát area : Press releases

Ostrava (26. 9. 2011) – OKD intends to explore coal and gas reserves at a site near the town of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. The aim is to obtain necessary information for a decision on the future of the coal reserves at Frenštát-Trojanovice. ... more


9.9.2011
Bára Basiková and The Tap Tap beneficiary concert earned over 330 thousands for mine orphans : Press releases : people

KARVINÁ (September 6th, 2011) – OKD Foundation Beneficiary Concert, with the show of handicapped musicians The Tap Tap band, and Bára Basiková as the biggest star, earned an astounding 338,926 crowns for the St. Barbara Civic Association... more


27.8.2011
We have less mining orphans, Barborka contributes them more : Press releases : people

Ostrava (August 25th 2011) – Thanks to the extraordinary emphasis on safety of work and certainly thanks to miner´s luck, there is constant decline of mining orphans. ... more


26.8.2011
Rangers, Ledecký and charity will be shining during Miners day in Staříč : Press releases : other

STAŘÍČ (August 26th 2011) – Paskov coalmine is preparing the first Saturday of September grand celebrations of Miners Day for its employees and friends in Staříč soccer area. In addition to various musical show, where Janek Ledecký will have the biggest performance... more


26.8.2011
OKD will present the most modern mining technology in Karviná square : Press releases : other

KARVINÁ (August 26th, 2011) – Children and wives of miners can get more information about machines, which their fathers and husbands use at work underground. OKD will show road header or arch reinforcement used during coalmining during miners celebration.... more


26.8.2011
Help the orphans by cooking the cake : Press releases

KARVINÁ (August 26th 2011) - Visitors of OKD Mining celebration can bring pies, cakes, or other bakery product and for the first time this year they can also bring savory pastries. Donated products will be sold by volunteers to the visitors of the festival and they will send profit to the account of St. Barbara Civic Association... more


21.8.2011
Lucie Bílá, MIG 21 and Hells Bells will rule on coalmine celebration fest in Karviná this year : Press releases : people

KARVINÁ (August 21st 2011) – Domestic music aces, surprise from England, fun for kids, coalmine traditions, but especially big mining machines exhibition, which people in the Czech Republic never seen before... more


5.8.2011
Mining apprentices have a summer job in OKD surface operations : Press releases : people

KARVINÁ (August 5th 2011) – Around fifty apprentices, who are preparing themselves for the profession of mechanics and electricians at Karviná High school of technology and services used OKD bid to earn some money on summer jobs. ... more


14.7.2011
An unfortunate accident occurred in Karvina Mine on Thursday : Press releases : people

OSTRAVA (14 July 2011) – OKD, a.s., regrets to announce a fatality at the Karvina Mine, which took place in the morning of 14 July 2011.... more



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The coal reserves are estimated to last for at least 200 to 300 years, while in the case of oil it is mere 40 to 50 years, and in the case of uranium it is roughly a century. more »
Do not miss NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 1/2012
The Company Magazine...here

NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 4/2011
The Company Magazine...here

Announcement of suspected fraud

OKD, a.s., has been currently exposed to fraudulent activity by unknown individuals in Germany.
Full version of the document in English and German is here.


BUSINESS INTEGRITY POLICY

This policy was adopted by the Board of Directors of New World Resources Plc on 15 November 2011 and shall have immediate effect.
Full version of the document is here.


NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 3/2011
The Company Magazine...here

NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 2/2011
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NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 1/2011
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Company code of ethics

The Board of Directors of OKD has adopted a Company code of ethics that is obligatory for all the employees of the firm. It defines basic values and attitudes to enterprise that OKD conforms to in the course of its business activities.

The code of ethics is not any binding rule of law or internal directive, it represents, however, a moral obligation for each employee of OKD.

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