The Minister of Climate and Environment has issued a decision to transfer the license for hard coal extraction from PG Silesia to Bumech S.A. This long-awaited ruling opens a new chapter for KWK Silesia and allows the mine to continue its extraction operations.
The decision fulfills one of the key conditions of the previously signed conditional lease agreement for the Organized Part of PG Silesia’s enterprise. As a result, the agreement has now come into force, enabling Bumech to formally take over the operational management of the mine.
The decision was also addressed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, Marek Pogorzelski, in a post on the platform X:
“The Ministry of Climate and Environment has issued a decision to transfer the license for the extraction of hard coal from the Silesia deposit. The license is being transferred from PG Silesia sp. z o.o. in restructuring to Bumech S.A. This is a key step toward stabilizing the mine’s operations. Apart from the change of operator, the terms of the license remain unchanged.”
A decision awaited by the entire region
For several weeks, the decision regarding the transfer of the license to extract hard coal and methane from the Silesia deposit had been one of the most widely discussed topics in the region.
The lease agreement stipulated that the license should be transferred by March 2, 2026. After that deadline passed, interest in the issue intensified and became the subject of appeals from local government representatives and community members, who emphasized that the decision was crucial for the mine’s continued operation, the preservation of jobs, and the stability of the region.
“Obtaining the license is a key moment for the future of the mine. This decision allows us to maintain extraction and ensures the stable functioning of the plant while preserving jobs that are extremely important for us and the local community,” said Jonasz Drabek, President of the Management Board of Bumech S.A.
The company has announced that it will continue operations in accordance with the existing license and technical documentation.
Improved prospects for mining
Currently, thermal coal and fuel prices in Poland are rising due to the uncertain situation in the Middle East. This situation increases the profitability of the mine’s ongoing operations and improves the company’s financial outlook.
At the same time, higher coal prices allow Bumech to plan extraction more steadily and continue investing in the mine’s infrastructure.
“The current market situation is helping to improve the mine’s performance. Rising coal prices provide a real opportunity for financial stabilization and settling liabilities. At the same time, we are preparing a new longwall panel, which will further increase the plant’s production potential,” Drabek added.
A step toward broader transformation
According to Bumech, PG Silesia is not only about coal mining but also about future energy projects.
“PG Silesia is not just about coal extraction for us. We see potential here for projects related to the energy sector, particularly renewable energy sources, such as energy storage facilities or geothermal energy. This direction is consistent with the energy transition of both the region and the country. At the same time, we continue coal extraction and focus on implementing our production plan,” Drabek said.
The granting of the license closes the most difficult period of uncertainty surrounding the mine’s future and provides a solid foundation for further operations. The company still faces challenges ahead, but the decision now allows it to focus on what matters most: maintaining extraction, preserving jobs, and gradually rebuilding the mine’s operational stability.
