MINERAL RESOURCES SECTOR ADVANCES IN SUSTAINABILITY AND REWARDS GOOD PRACTICES

The mineral resources sector took a significant step towards sustainability with the “Green Horizon: Sustainability in the Mineral Resources Sector” event, which took place yesterday, March 28th, at STONE IBÉRICA – Exponor (Matosinhos). The meeting brought together experts and companies to debate innovative decarbonization strategies, and culminated with the presentation of the “Mineral Resources – For Better Life” Awards, which distinguished the best environmental and social practices. The winners of the 1st edition were: 🏆 SOLANCIS – Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency🏆 ROCKING – Circular Economy, Waste Management and Recycling🏆 REDCORP – Innovation for Sustainability (Digitalization and Automation)🏆 FILSTONE – Environmental Sustainability🏆 SOMINCOR – Social and Community Responsibility (Environmental Education and Awareness)🏆 MARFILPE – Economic Sustainability The mineral resources sector reaffirms its commitment to innovation and sustainability, promoting a more responsible and ecological future.We express our deepest thanks to everyone involved who made this 1st Edition unforgettable! Note of thanks to Observador for presenting and moderating the Ceremony.

SUSTAINABLE STONE BY PORTUGAL AGENDA PROMOTED ANNUAL EVENT AND PRESENTED RESULTS THAT TRANSFORM THE NATURAL STONE SECTOR

The event to present the intermediate results of the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Agenda was held on March 27th, at Stone Ibérica Exponor in Matosinhos. The meeting shared the advances, impacts and solutions developed, which are transforming the ornamental stone industry through digitalization, circular economy and environmental sustainability. The event was attended by the Chairman of the National Monitoring Committee for the PRR, Dr. Pedro Dominguinhos, and the Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, who pointed out that the entities in the sector are showing “a stratospheric change, almost science fiction, because we can do much more, with more precision, with much more anticipation of risks, faster, more efficiently and with much more value”. It was an excellent opportunity to learn about the innovations that are driving emblematic projects and contributing to the sector’s global competitiveness, as well as to meet the companies, entities and people who are adding value to Portugal.

STUDENTS ARE SENSITIZED WITH “MINERALS ARE LIFE” INITIATIVE

On March 19th, ACPMR organized the educational activity “A Mala de Aplicações Minerais” with 50 7th graders from the João Garcia Bacelar Primary and Secondary School in Tocha. From the north to the south of the country, ACPMR visits schools to hold educational sessions as part of the “Minerals are life” Awareness Campaign, where samples are made available and students learn what the products they use every day are made of! During the session, students are made aware of the need for sustainable exploitation and use of mineral resources, and each session ends with an educational game in which the winning teams receive prizes. This game is funded by the European Union.

ACPMR TAKES PART IN EPISODE OF EXPRESSO’S “MONEY MONEY MONEY” PODCAST

The war in Ukraine and reindustrialization are changing the way Europe looks at mines. Rare earths and other minerals are now strategic assets. This episode was moderated by João Silvestre, executive editor of Expresso, and featured Vitor Andrade, Expresso’s economics coordinator, and Luís Martins, president of the Portuguese Minerals Cluster.

ACPMR PROMOTES “CONNECTING GENERATIONS” EXHIBITION TOGETHER WITH FAUL

A unique initiative promoted by ACPMR – Associação Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources in partnership with FAUL – Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa, as part of the “UNIVERSAR MINERAIS” initiative, in which we strive to establish partnerships to attract young talent to the sector and, in this case, future prescribers. The event, which took place at FAUL on March 11th and 12th, from 09:00 to 18:00, aimed to build bridges between academia and companies, promoting the industry and attracting qualified young people to collaborate and innovate in the sector. The exhibition was attended by the companies Grupo Galrão, Solancis SA and Tons de Pedra – Mármores e Granitos do Mundo (dimpomar – Portuguese and World Natural Stone).

ACPMR PRESENTS SUSTAINABLE STONE BY PORTUGAL AGENDA IN GERMANY

SUSTAINABLE STONE BY PORTUGAL AGENDA CONCEPT WAS PRESENTED IN GERMANY The Cluster Mineral Resources, represented by Executive Director Marta Peres, presented the concept of the Sustainable Stone By Portugal Agenda today, March 7th, at the Industrial Technologies Workshop in Dusseldorf, Germany. The aim is to promote the best of what is being done in Portugal and to find international partners to continue innovating at European level.

ACPMR PARTICIPATES IN THE 12TH EUROPEAN NETWORKING EVENT IN GERMANY

The Cluster Mineral Resources is participating in the 12th European Networking Event in Dusseldorf, dedicated to successful RDI projects. Represented by Marta Peres, the Executive Director will present the concept of the Sustainable Stone by Portugal Agenda tomorrow, March 7th, at the Workshop on Industrial Technologies. The aim is to promote the best of what is being done in Portugal and to find international partners to continue innovating at European level.