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During March 22nd and 23rd, EDM will participate in the Route of Mines Partners’ Week 2024, in a night/day exclusive event.

As part of the activities planned in the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest of Portugal, EDM organizes two visits to the Urgeiriça Mine, under the theme “Uranium: from Mine to Environmental Recovery”.

An opportunity to learn about the mining legacy, in an history that involves decades and generations, but also the mode to which the industrial space is recovered and how it can be returned to the community. In addition to the guided tour, a walking tour is also planned, in a journey through the transformative process, showing the development and effort carried out by EDM on site, and also a visit to the exhibition inside the old mine’s facilities, a place full of stories.

An activity that will take place in two formats. During the night of March 22nd, in a different and more sensorial way for the participants, and during March 23rd, in the daylight, also available for all people, of all ages.

A unique event that helps industrial and mining literacy in our country.

For more information please visit: OFFICIAL PROGRAM – ROUTE OF MINES PARTNERS WEEK

For registrations, please contact Carlos Martins at carlos.martins@edm.pt (free registration, limited to 30 participants per day)

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Scientific dissemination associated with Geology and Mines and the use of the development of potential territories related with extractive activities, are among the objectives of the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal, promoted by the General Directorate of Energy and Geology (DGEG), EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro S.A., and more than four dozen other entities that joined together for this purpose.

In this context, between March 18th and 24th 2024, throughout the entire territory of the continent and the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the 2024 “Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal” will take place.

During this week, a set of programmed activities developed by each partner, will provide diverse and unique experiences for all of those interested, such as:

– Special and exclusive visits to different geological or mining interest sites;

– Guided tours and access to museum assets;

– Visit to mining galleries, from ancient Roman times to current in operation;

– Pedagogical laboratories and other experimental activities for younger children,

among several other activities that allow citizens to recognize, know, identify, and preserve, with great awareness and interest, a component as important as Geodiversity in the national territory, and which has so much to offer.

Among the events that will be held, some are also part of the “Discovering Industrial Tourism” initiative, promoted by the Facilitating Group of the Portuguese Industrial Tourism Network (Grupo Dinamizador da Rede Portuguesa de Turismo Industrial), which are scheduled to take place in the last March fortnight.

 

NOTE: Many of the activities require prior registration, some are not accessible to everyone and others may be subject to the physical conditions of the interested participants.

For more information, it is recommended that you contact the organizing entities in advance.

EDM-Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, S.A., is leading the debate “Critical Raw Materials in the Climate Transition Era”, which will take place tomorrow, at COP28, in Dubai.

After holding the event in Aljustrel, with great impact within participants and several companies that joined the initiative, it is now even more important to discuss internationally how we can face the new climate challenges together.

At the same time, new ways are being sought to guarantee a response to the ever-increasing demand for energy access, which is expected to be more sustainable, modern and fair.

A necessary and disruptive theme to the modern era we are facing.

It will be tomorrow, December 5th, that this event will be held at the Pavilhão de Portugal, starting at 10:00 local time (06:00 in Lisbon – GMT+4).

The initiative will have official Portuguese participation, by the General Directorate of Energy and Geology (DGEG), the National Laboratory of Geology and Energy (LNEG) and the Parliamentary Commission for the Environment and Energy, and which will have the support of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action.

You can follow or review the event on the link OFFICIAL CHANNEL COP 28 or through the OFFICIAL CHANNEL OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

 

The Official Program of the Portuguese Pavilion at COP28 can be accessed here: OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF PORTUGAL.

The Memorandum of Understanding of the collaborative and communication platform MINERAL will be signed in the auditorium of the National Headquarters of the “Ordem dos Engenheiros” in Lisbon, on 23rd November at 3pm.

 

MINERAL – Collaborative Communication Platform for the Geological Resources is an initiative that wants to acquaint the importance of these resources for the sustainable development of the society, which also results in the achievement of the energy, digital and climate transitions.

MINERAL also aims to encourage an increased environmental and social responsibility among companies operating in this sector, promoting their decarbonization and reducing their environmental footprint.

This platform results from the partnership between nine institutions that operate at different stages of the value chain of the geological resources sector, namely the Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources (ACPMR), the National Association of Extractive and Manufacturing Industry (ANIET), the Portuguese Association of Geologists (APG), the Portuguese Association of Ceramic and Crystal Industries (APICER), the Portuguese Association of the Mineral Resources Industry (ASSIMAGRA), the Mining Development Company (EDM), the National Energy and Geology Laboratory (LNEG), Ordem dos Engenheiros (OE) and the Geological Society of Portugal (SGP).

The presentation of the MINERAL Platform will be attended by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, Ana Fontoura Gouveia, who will also participate in the opening session.

Therefore, EDM invites everyone to attend the MINERAL presentation event and the celebration of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Free but mandatory registration is requested through the following link: ORDEM DOS ENGENHEIROS – REGISTRATION

APG – Portuguese Association of Geologists organizes, between the 8th and 11th November, the 10th APG Conference Days, in Évora.

Under the theme “Water: strategic and vital resource”, APG intends to address the multiple aspects of water and its role as a unique and essential resource for human life, including its importance in all industrial sectors.

At the same time, the event wants again to reflect the objective of enhancing geoscientists relevance in society, particularly with regard to scientific literacy and explanation and learning discussions, supported by scientific knowledge.

Having the “water resources” in the background, the presence of students, academics and industry professionals at the event is expected, whom may be interested in learning about the best practices in a context of sustainability of an extremely fragile resource.

With registration open until November 3rd, through the link shared HERE.

More information at: X Jornadas APG 2023

The 10th APG Days are supported by EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, S.A.

The 14th Partners Annual Meeting of the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal, took place in Manteigas, on the 12th and 13th, October 2023.

This years’ theme was “Geological Heritage and the 2030 Agenda

As founding entity of the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal, EDM’s representation was marked by the presence of its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gonçalo Rocha, who praised the work developed over the last 15 years. Gonçalo Rocha also welcomed the representatives of the 44 partners, reinforcing the importance of increasing scientific literacy in the use of resources, by using the best technologies and good practices for networking in the territory.

The presentations and following debate between the partners were essentially dedicated to the main theme, making possible to recognize the work done, which supports the dynamization in different territories of the partners’ Route of Mines. These geological and mining interest regions, not only highlight the potential of Geotouristic resources, but also the urgency of creating a greater response to the challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals (UN).

As per invitation of the organizing partner, Estrela Geopark Mundial – UNESCO, partners also had the opportunity to visit the “burel” factory, Ecolã, and Passadiços do Mondego in the municipality of Guarda.

Between the walks through nature and the observation of the region’s geology, manifested in the imposing granites, the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal, aspires that the national geological heritage may reach a greater recognition, allowing its better preservation, but that also can ensure that this resource can become of greater value to local communities.

More information:

Website of the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal HERE

Educational Services Guide 2023-2024 from the Partners of the Mines Route and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal HERE

Critical Raw Materials for a rapid climate transition.

The Conference “Critical Raw Materials in the Climate Transition Era” will take place on October 25th in Aljustrel.

 

The main objective of this meeting is to create an informed debate regarding the supply processes of critical raw materials.

Therefore, the main goal is to increase awareness of the strategic importance of these essential raw materials, starting in the processing onto the recycling of products and materials, including the analysis of their life cycle and reintroducing them into the value chain.

In this way, the continuous maintenance of a necessary circular and sustainable economy is guaranteed, as well as, a safer, fairer and more achievable energy and digital transition.

It is believed that through incisive communication, greater awareness and useful information can be created from and towards society, in a fundamental balance for the decarbonization process of the various sectors of the industry.

At the same time, the fundamental role of critical raw materials (and beyond) is being debated in an era of clear climate transition, in order to achieve the desired environmental goals, set out by the European Union and Portugal.

The Conference, a co-organization between EDM, ADENE, LNEG and DGEG, will start at 9:30 am, at the Reception and Welcome Center of the Aljustrel Mining Park. A guided tour of the mine gallery and the remaining recovered Industrial Heritage is also scheduled.

This event will also have the support of CM Aljustrel and Almina.

The registration link is now available HERE, until October 23rd.

The importance of preserving the mining identity in Portugal and Spain, will be under debate at the 1st “Heritage and Cultural Mining Landscape” Conference, to be held at São Domingos mine, on October 7th.

 

The Portuguese Association for Industrial Heritage, National Representative of TICCIH – The International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage, in joint coordination of its President José M. Lopes Cordeiro and Architect Rui Carvalho and in partnership with the Municipal Council of Mértola , the Serrão Martins Foundation and the Parish Councils of Corte do Pinto and Santana de Cambas, will organize the 1st International Conference “Heritage and Cultural Mining Landscape”, at Mina de São Domingos on October 7th, 2023.

 

The conference, in which EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, SA. will be represented by the presence of Edgar Carvalho, intends to leverage the importance of the historical memory of the old mines of the Iberian Pyrite Belt.

The share of experiences, life stories, and ideas that enable the valorisation and recovery of these territories, also makes it possible to raise awareness of the Mining Industrial Heritage, which, besides being forgotten by a large part of the population, is degraded and abandoned, regardless the various recovery projects already carried out or others that are still under development.

Also, the importance of the Mining legacy is not only a national matter. In addition to encircling classified sites by UNESCO, these regions, within the scope of this first conference, recognise the need for a cross-border commitment, since geological resources are common to both Portugal and Spain.

Thus, the valorisation, recovery and development of affected areas becomes an essential object of work, which must be characterized and improved, for the future and collective memory of resilient communities.

More information can be found at the official website: Minescapes – International Conference on Heritage and Cultural Landscape of Mining

Official program HERE

The “Global Stone Congress 2023 – GSC2023”, the main event dedicated to the Ornamental Stone sector in Portugal, will be held this year in Batalha.

Organized by ASSIMAGRA, University of Évora and “Association Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources” (ACPMR), GSC2023 will happen between the 18th and 23rd of June, featuring a large panel of distinguished guests, with a full and relevant program.

As member of the Honorary Committee, EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro S.A., will be represented at this event, which will cover topics such as “Quarries Exploration”, “Processing and Transformation of Stones and Products”, “Environmental Recovery” and “Territory Management” – ​​a subject directly related to EDM’s mission -, “Climate Change impact on geomaterials”, “Geoheritage and Geoconservation”, among others.

In addition to the lectures, there will be presentation sessions for papers and posters, round tables to exchange innovative ideas about the ornamental industry, seminars and workshops in the areas of Architecture, Innovation and Sustainability.

A unique possibility to establish contacts, carry out brainstorming and networking in one of the most historic regions of the country, within an event that has more than 70 specialists in its scientific committee.

For more info about the Program and Registration, please click on the official website GLOBAL STONE CONGRESS.

 

The event was also visited by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, Ana Fontoura Gouveia.

EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, S.A. (EDM), together with the Direção Geral da Energia e Geologia (DGEG) were present at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2023, considered the world’s largest exhibition in the Geological Resources sector.

Held in Toronto, between March 5th and 8th, the PDAC 2023 convention is a unique event that makes it possible for governments, mining authorities, companies, service providers and organizations linked to this sector of activity, to come together worldwide.

For this purpose, the Portuguese participation revealed the works developed in the national territory, leveraging and enhancing partnerships and investment. These concern the areas of intervention and environmental remediation, mineral prospecting, as well as identification and valuing of geological resources knowledge. Simultaneously, the current mining concessions and potential areas to be included in the next public tender for lithium research, were also introduced to the audience.

Portugal was also represented by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, Ana Fontoura Gouveia.

Ana Gouveia took part in the International Summit of Ministers of the Mining Sector, included in PDAC 2023 and, accompanied by the Consul General of Portugal in Toronto, Sofia Batalha, also had the opportunity to visit the EDM exhibition and stand, where she met with representatives of Portuguese and international companies and organizations active in the mining sector in Portugal.

The continuous success, combined with its inherent importance, offered PDAC 2023 edition 23,819 participants and 1,100 exhibitors, from more than 130 countries, including investors, executives, geologists, government officials and students from all over the world.

As a final remark, the national participation in this event, proved to be once again an excellent opportunity to promote the activities of Portuguese institutions as to show the full potential of the mining sector in Portugal.

Another “PARTNERS WEEK” will take place between March 27th and April 2nd 2023.

As usual, several activities are scheduled between the Partners in different Portuguese regions. Most of them will surely provide various and new experiences to all of those interested.

Here’s some of the expected events:

. . . and much more.

An EDM-responsible activity is also included in the 2023 official program, taking place in the 1st April at the Urgeiriça Mine facility (as explained in the available program HERE – pages 84 and 85).

The 1st Summer School event “Acid Mine Drainage and REE Contamination Mitigation” took place between May 23rd to 27th 2022 in Lisbon.

The Summer School event is the result of the PANORAMA Project entitled “European training Network on Rare Earth elements environmental transfer: from rock to human”, funded by the Horizon 2020 framework program (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019). The general scope of the project aims to understand the environmental processes of speciation, transfer and ecotoxicity of rare earth elements in the environment, in order to predict potential risks of their dissemination in the environment. For this purpose, the event brought together a consortium of 14 universities, 4 private partners and 15 PhD fellows who carry out their research work in this area.

The Summer School was organized by Instituto Superior Técnico, with the collaboration of partner entities Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, S.A. (EDM) and Electrão. On the 24th and 25th of May, field-trips were made to the former mining areas of São Domingos (Mértola) and Lousal (Grândola). Other places of interest were also visited, related to the environmental recovery interventions carried out by EDM. These works combine monitoring and characterization activities in the affected areas, developed by scholarship students.

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