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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 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.
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.
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.
Portuguese Environment Agency unfavourable to the Lagoa Salgada mine project.
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 ...
The government has committed €110 million to support lithium extraction projects despite strong public opposition. Environmental groups describe the funding as a 'blank cheque' paid for by taxpayers, arguing it risks local ecosystems and undermines sustainability claims. The injection of public funds raises wider questions about fiscal priorities, state backing for critical minerals, regulatory oversight and democratic legitimacy amid popular resistance.
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.
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has issued a favourable opinion on the Borralha mine project in Montalegre, conditional on the submission of further studies and supporting information and on compliance with monitoring measures and programmes, as well as a number of other conditions.
The British company Savannah was invited to apply to the incentives scheme for “Investments in Strategic Sectors”. The application was negotiated with AICEP and approved by COMPETE 2030 and the Portuguese Government.