The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) issued an unfavourable opinion on the Mina da Lagoa Salgada project, for the exploitation of copper, lead and zinc in the municipalities of Grândola and Alcácer do Sal, after identifying negative impacts on water resources. In a note published this Friday, seen by Lusa, the APA states that, within the scope of the procedure ...
APA rejects Mina da Lagoa Salgada project on the Alentejo coast
Friday, 23 January 2026RSS

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