Cologne District
Städteregion AachenEschweilerMiner Figure Arthur Oster
Cologne District
Städteregion AachenEschweilerMiner Figure Arthur Oster
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October 14, 2026
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• Background: The statue was erected to commemorate and honor the Inden lignite mine.
• Namesake: The figure is named after Arthur Oster, the long-standing director of the Inden open-cast mine (RWE Power), who retired in 2012. Mr. Oster was known for placing great value on mining traditions and actively maintaining them.
• Significance: The monument symbolizes the connection to the region, the Rhenish mining history, and the traditional miner's greeting "Glück auf!".
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Elevation 190 m
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Location: Eschweiler, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany