May 2022
GEOTECHMIN GROUP and Prof. DSc. Eng. Tzolo Voutov are long-standing donors to the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) and support a wide range of humanitarian causes launched by the organisation. In May 2022, the Bulgarian Red Cross received a donation from GEOTECHMIN GROUP under Bulgarian Virtues Charity Programme. One of the Group’s companies – Geotrading AD donated a hand-operated electric stacker, which is used in BRC Central Warehouse in the village of Lozen. Currently, the warehouse collects all donations received by the Bulgarian Red Cross from institutions, companies and individuals, and then sends them to destitute people in Ukraine through the Ukrainian Red Cross or to Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria.
April 2022
The first interactive lecture hall opened doors at the University of Mining and Geology “St Ivan Rilski” (UMG) with the generous support of Geotechmin OOD, Ellatzite-Med AD, Geostroy AD and Geotrading AD through Bulgarian Virtues Charity Programme. The companies donated 4 graphics tablets, 4 laptops, а large size monitor and other devices to facilitate online learning and make it as close as possible to traditional face-to-face lectures. The Rector Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivaylo Koprev handed out donation certificates to the representatives of the four companies during a Career Day organized by the university and GEOTECHMIN GROUP.
April 2022
GEOTECHMIN GROUP presented a variety of internship and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students at the University of Mining and Geology “St Ivan Rilski” (UMG) during an inspiring Career Day hosted at ProAuto Multifunctional Complex. GEOTECHMIN GROUP was represented by Dr.Eng. Ivan Vutov – Chairman of Geotrading AD’s Board of Directors and Vice President of Geotechmin OOD, Mr Dominic Hamers – Executive Director of Geotechmin OOD, М.Eng. Ivaylo Nikolov – Director of Ellatzite Mine Complex, M.Eng. Vladimir Alexandrov – Deputy Director of Ellatzite Mine Complex, and other senior staff. On behalf of the University of Mining and Geology, the event was attended by the Rector Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivaylo Koprev, the Vice-Rectors and the Deans of the three Faculties.
April 2022
On 13 April, the first sod was turned to mark the construction of a new Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography “Mirkovo – Yesterday and Today”. The project will be carried out jointly by Mirkovo Municipality and the companies Geotechmin OOD, Ellatzite-Med AD, Geostroy AD and Geotrading AD through Bulgarian Virtues Charity Programme,founded by Prof. DSc. Eng. Tzolo Voutov – President of Geotechmin OOD. The museum will be of major social significance for the local community in line with the consistent social responsibility policy of GEOTECHMIN GROUP to contribute towards improving the quality of life and sustainable economic development of local communities. The museum will be located in close proximity to the municipality building, which will give a completely new look to the central part of Mirkovo village.
