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Ethnic particularities
Moravian-Silesia is currently a territory in the Czech Republic with probably the most diverse ethnic composition. Due to a complex historical development and frequent changes of borders between states there was a ethnic mixture of Slavic, German and Jewish influence, which translated into many linguistic, demographic and folklore peculiarities. Although the disastrous events of the Second World War almost completely eliminated the strong Jewish and German element, the peculiarities have remained.
Even after the Second World War the region still retained its special character owing to a large Polish minority and proximity to Poland. Industrialization and creation of heavy industry attracted a sizeable Slovakian minority. The multicultural character of the areas lying over the state border is underlined by the fact that the coal-bearing strata does not respect political lines: In Polish Silesia, mines and related sectors predominate as well.
Moravian-Silesia – ethnic composition
- Czech nationality: 86.9 percent
- Slovak nationality: 3.3 percent
- Polish nationality: 3 percent
- others: 6.8 percent
Euroregions
After the political background changed at the beginning of the 90’s, the close bonds across the border with Poland and Slovakia became official and took the form of the so-called Euroregions. Several such micro-regions were formed:
- Silesia
- The Silesia of Těšín
- The Beskydy Mountains
- Mt. Praděd
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 »
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NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 4/2011
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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
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NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 2/2011
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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.
