Lisbon Valley Copper Mine reopens

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CDU criticises lack of notification to Portugal regarding tungsten mine in Spain

The CDU party expresses concern over the absence of official communication to the Portuguese government concerning a tungsten mining project located in Spain.

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PS questions Minister of Environment regarding impact of tungsten mining project in Spain

Members of Parliament request clarifications from the Minister of Environment and Energy 'regarding the steps being taken to safeguard environmental issues'.

Does Portugal have little uranium? The question is poorly phrased

Confusing occurrence, resource, and reserve is not technical prudence. It is just an elegant way of speaking without measuring.

Panasqueira Mines: Quercus reports risk of toxic contamination in the Zêzere River

A collapse at the Panasqueira Mines, in the Covilhã area, dragged waste, sludge, and toxic materials into the Cebola stream, a tributary of the Zêzere River. Quercus has reported the incident and issued several demands.

Mota-Engil takes first steps in operating its own mines

Mota-Engil has been involved in mining for several years as a service provider for major companies in the sector. It is now preparing to take its first steps in operating its own mines, with the first tonnes of iron ore expected to be extracted from Cameroon this year. The mining division was one of the...

Mota-Engil considers opening capital of mining division

Mota-Engil is evaluating the possibility of spinning off its mining division and opening its capital to investors. CEO Carlos Mota Santos ruled out a capital increase to fund future investments. “Opening capital is a possibility. It is something we are considering. We have had approaches in that regard,” admitted Manuel.

Mining prospecting application in Mirandela under consultation, already with favourable assessments

The National Laboratory of Energy and Geology says “it is not possible to conclude that the best prospecting practices are being proposed”, but the municipality and the ICNF (Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests) have already given the green light.

Mining project “of national interest” stymied by environment agency

Concerted opposition to a project to mine copper, lead and zinc at Lagoa Salgada – between Grândola and Alcácer do Sal, in the Alentejo – is celebrating a rare win The post Mining project “of national interest” stymied by environment agency appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Copper and zinc mining rejected

Portuguese Environment Agency unfavourable to the Lagoa Salgada mine project.

APA rejects Mina da Lagoa Salgada project on the Alentejo coast

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 ...

Tender for lithium prospecting could go ahead this year, admitted the Environment Minister

The Environment Minister admitted today that the tender for lithium prospecting and exploration could be launched still this year, stressing that the Government is finalising its strategy for critical raw materials.