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 23^rd 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